ITALY Readers's Tips - Of course it's a great opportunity for her. It sounds like there may be personal (intrafamily issues here, which I'm sure I can't help with.owever it may be better to support her trip (despite your reservations than block it and create friction between the two of you. Perhaps you could ensure she has an email account she can use and say you'd love to hear how she's getting on.n email every few days might help set your mind at rest.on't press too hard for a commitment to this though and let her set the basis for communication you can help make it easier though.f she's worried that you'll be suspicious, then you'll get less communication than if it feels like you're genuinely happy and excited for her. Perhaps you could arrange to phone her a couple of times (more might well be considered intrusive however whilst she's there. Don't be afraid of the trip itself being away from home is part of growing up and great preparation for adult life.eeing european life could be a very positively lifechanging experience. I hope this helps Ian

I agree with Ian.It doesn't sound as if your daughter is heading off to Italy completely alone, if she's meeting up with your husbands friends.I would be more worried if she was heading off alone at 17 to backpack around the continent. Ian's ideas of staying in touch are great ones.Check with your cell phone provider to see if you can have international service while she's abroad.If not, email works great and is a cheaper alternative. Ultimately, it is up to you but traveling abroad can be an excellent experience.If dad wants to give this as a graduation gift, so be it. Opportunity of a lifetime Prep her carefully, and get her a rental cell phone so you can keep in touch, but please send her if she is a responsible young woman and the family seems good as well.She'll remember it forever.

Opportunity my daughter went to Italy at 17 and she felt in ,love with the country and the people

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