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any medical conditions, how discipline is administered in the friend's family, how the
friend's parents feel about the way you administer discipline, and the parents' expect-
ation regarding religious observations while their child is in your care.
Beforeyouextendtheinvitation,givesomeseriousthoughttowhopaysforwhat.
Make a specific proposal for financing the trip a part of your invitation, for example:
“There's room for Marty in the hotel room, and transportation's no problem because
we're driving. So we'll just need you to pick up Marty's meals, theme park admis-
sions, and spending money.”
A FEW WORDS for SINGLE
PARENTS
BECAUSE SINGLE PARENTS GENERALLY are also working parents, planning a special
getaway with your children can be the best way to spend some quality time together.
But remember, the vacation is not just for your child—it's for you too. You might
invite a grandparent or a favorite aunt or uncle along; the other adult provides nice
companyforyou,andyourchildwillbenefit fromthetimewithfamily members. You
might likewise consider inviting an adult friend.
Though bringing along an adult friend or family member is the best option, the
reality is that many single parents don't have friends, grandparents, or favorite aunts
or uncles who can make the trip. And while spending time with your child is wonder-
ful, it is very difficult to match the energy level of your child if you are the sole focus
of his or her world.
One alternative: Try to meet other single parents at Walt Disney World. It may
seem odd, but most of them are in the same boat as you; besides, all you have to do is
ask. Another option, albeit expensive, is to take along a trustworthy babysitter (18 or
up) to travel with you.
The easiest way to meet other single parents at the World is to hang out at the
hotel pool. Make your way there on the day you arrive, after traveling by car or plane
and without enough time to blow a full admission ticket at a theme park. In any event,
a couple of hours spent poolside is a relaxing way to start your vacation.
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