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When Camp Divides a Family | Spokane News
When one parent fears sending their kids to sleepaway camp while the other remembers it as a rite of passage, tensions rise—and the kids get caught in the crossfire. One child is ready for adventure; the other is overwhelmed. The real issue? Balancing parental anxiety with nostalgia, and making sure decisions serve the children’s needs—not just the parents’ memories or fears. The solution? Compromise: try shorter sessions, local camps, or let each kid go at their own pace. And if one partner can’t fly, don’t let that silence dreams—therapy, road trips, cruises—find middle ground so both can…
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