The Parent’s Guide to Saying Yes: Why School Trips Matter More Than You Think
“Is it really necessary?” — That’s probably the first thing that runs through every parent’s mind when a school trip notice drops into their inbox. And honestly, we get it. Field trips can feel… unpredictable. Kids away from the safety of routine, from the familiar classrooms, can sound worrying. But at The Modern School ECNCR , we believe those very moments — those little stretches outside comfort zones — are where true growth begins. Let’s talk about Riya. When Saying ‘Yes’ Feels Too Hard So Riya, a Grade 7 student, had her eyes lit up when she read about the trip to Aravalli Biodiversity Park. Her parents, though? Not so much. “She’s too young,” her mom said. “Can’t she learn this from her textbooks?” And it’s true, that feeling to protect, to keep our children close — it’s human. But then, they took the leap. They said yes. And off she went — with a slightly oversized backpack and a beaming smile. Learning That Goes Beyond When Riya stepped into that forest, something changed...