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Mmmmm well, Halkidiki is beautiful, we went there about 3 years ago.

The problem I have with this is that Greece is quite far away and they are both under 18 so if they have a problem neither of them is an adult. So it depends how mature they are really and how well they cope with stuff (lost valuables, missed flights, holiday tummy that kind of thing). Most holiday companies won't take bookings from couples under 18 possibly for insurance purposes I suppose.

The main thing is that if they go then I think I WOULD let them share a room because they are over 16 anyway and she will be safer with him than on a room on her own. Usually there ARE single beds but if they are going to do that sort of thing they will do it anyway.

Far be it from me to suggest how you raise your children.

I think you are doing a wonderful job by the way.

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think it is a dilemma that faces all of us parents at one time or another. I would worry with them being under 18, but you know your child better than any of us so only you will know how she would cope if anything went wrong really.
hugs xx

I went to Kos when I was 17 and it wasnt too difficult to buy alcohol over there, but the police do sometimes wander around and it is supposed to be quite strict about underage drinking. Since she is only 17 I wouldn't chance it for the sake of waiting till next summer?

I went to Halkidiki with my girlfriend when we were both 17. We were fine - but that was 20 years ago.

I think it all depends how sensible she is a rule, really.

i think you should let her go, spread her wings and find her own adventures in life.
she'll have a great time but will always be your little girl x

.. I have intervened when my daughter was also just seventeen with a boy I read right away is
big trouble, I didn't win and she hated me then, she left home, got burned, she came back, there were few more bad choices, she's still single ...now she's texting a Cuban she met on the trip there, what can I say?
I believe we still have to tell the kids what we think is right (for them!)because we don't want them to get hurt but from experience they will do what they want anyways.
Unfortunately, I did the same and I'm just fine now and so will they!
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http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ELmJHrmtCcU

As a loving Mother, you have done all that you can be expected to do.

You have shown concern, you have considered the matter carefully, and you have made your decision - end of story.

They will respect your decision.

Personally, I would say wait until they are both over 18. However, I am a bit Victorian in my attitudes! Ask yourself the question: "What's the worst that can happen?" - if you're still happy with the answer to that question, then go ahead.

I have a similar problem with my 16 year old, although thankfully she does not want to leave the country, just go to an open air festival for 3 days.
However, you have now said yes, so you cannot say no. I understand why you gave in, teenagers can be very wearing.
Do you trust the boyfriend to be sensible enough with your barbie daughter?
How about suggesting they have a trial weekend away, camping or something, in the UK, to see how it goes. If they both end up in casualty then at least you have good grounds for reversing your decision
And I think you should sit them both down before they go to Greece, tell them your expectations, and then you just have to trust them to meet them. And tell them you trust them, and hopefully they will not want to disappoint.