Unknown secrets: trips with children abroad unveiled!

Unknown secrets: trips with children abroad unveiled!

Travel with children can be a challenging experience, especially with longer stays abroad. Stefan Walter from Krefeld has made extensive trips to Canada and Central America with his wife and three children. He summarized his experiences and knowledge in a book. The book entitled "Insane! Happy! From traveling with children" deals with various aspects of family trips, including school exemption, tents in the Rocky Mountains, volunteer work on farms and homeschooling.

On Thursday, June 12th, Stefan Walter will read from his book. The event will take place at 7 p.m. in the “Fluß & Practar” shop at Niederstraße 39 in Uerdingen. Entry costs 15 euros, and interested participants can register by email to herrwalter@gmx.net to the reading. Walter's experiences could give parents valuable suggestions and tips for their own trips with school -age children.

trips and compulsory schooling

When traveling abroad with school -age children, certain regulations must be observed that exist in Germany since 1919. The compulsory schooling varies depending on the federal state and usually lasts nine to ten years. Before a trip, parents should find out about the respective legal situation in their own state, since a school exemption is not possible without a valid reason. Travel should preferably take place during the holiday season.

There is no legal right to exemption during school time, and parents should note that a lawsuit against the school is not possible in the event of a rejection. Even an independent liberation of the child can have serious consequences, including warnings, entries in the certificate, fines or in extreme cases even prison terms for parents.

important tips for parents

For longer trips abroad, it is advisable to seek contact with the school director. Possible reasons for a school exemption can include practically prescribed cures, participation in sporting competitions, special occasions such as weddings and funerals, religious holidays or getting to know cultural. Arguments for exemption should not be financial in nature, but rather aspects such as recovery, professional activities of the parents, improvement in foreign language skills and an expanded perspective for the children.

parents should also consider how the school time is designed during the trip. HomeSchooling can be a way to meet educational needs during the stay abroad. In the event of a stay of over a year, retraining to a foreign school could be considered.

The reading by Stefan Walter not only offers insights into practical tips for traveling with children, but also suggestions on how parents can master the challenges of compulsory schooling. For more information about the event and registration, interested parties can be viewed on RP online