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Unknown Secrets: Traveling Abroad with Kids Revealed!
In a reading on June 12th in Uerdingen, Stefan Walter shares tips for relaxed travel with children and school exemption.
Unknown Secrets: Traveling Abroad with Kids Revealed!
Traveling with children can be a challenging experience, especially during long stays abroad. Stefan Walter from Krefeld has traveled extensively to Canada and Central America with his wife and three children. He has summarized his experiences and insights in a book. The book, titled "Insane! Happy! On Traveling with Kids," covers various aspects of family travel, including school exemptions, camping in the Rocky Mountains, volunteering 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 “Flüssig & Kostbar” shop at Niederstraße 39 in Uerdingen. Entry costs 15 euros and interested participants can register by email herrwalter@gmx.net register for the reading. Walter's experiences could give parents valuable suggestions and tips for their own trips with school-age children.
Travel and compulsory schooling
When traveling abroad with school-age children, certain regulations must be observed that have existed in Germany since 1919. Compulsory schooling varies depending on the federal state and usually lasts nine to ten years. Before traveling, parents should find out about the legal situation in their own federal state, as school exemption is not possible without a good reason. Travel should preferably take place during the holiday season.
There is no legal right to time off during school hours, and parents should note that it is not possible to take legal action against the school in the event of rejection. Even freeing the child on their own can have serious consequences, including warnings, entries on the report card, fines or, in extreme cases, even prison sentences for the parents.
Important tips for parents
For longer trips abroad, it is advisable to contact the school director. Possible reasons for an exemption from school can include medically prescribed treatments, participation in sporting competitions, special occasions such as weddings and funerals, religious holidays or cultural acquaintances. Arguments for exemption should not be of a financial nature, but rather emphasize aspects such as recovery, parents' professional activities, improving foreign language skills and a broader perspective for the children.
Parents should also consider how school time will be organized during the trip. Homeschooling can be a way to meet educational needs while abroad. If you are staying for more than a year, retraining at a foreign school could even be considered.
Stefan Walter's reading not only offers insights into practical tips for traveling with children, but also suggestions on how parents can overcome the challenges of compulsory schooling. For further information about the event and to register, those interested can visit the event RP Online see.