AITA for Leaving My Niece and Nephew Behind on a Colorado Trip—But There’s a Surprising Reason Why?
Scroll down to find the full story below, where you will also find Bored Panda’s interview with a licensed counselor and expert in family relationships, Chair and Professor at the Department of Counseling and Higher Education at Northern Illinois University, Dr. Suzanne Degges-White, who was kind enough to answer a few of our questions.
Spending time with nieces and nephews is important
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But that doesn’t mean they should be taken along everywhere
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For those interested in outdoor activities, Colorado is an excellent destination
For fans of outdoor activities, Colorado is definitely a paradise on Earth. There’s a reason the Outside Magazine deemed it the most adventurous state in the Mountain West and one of the eight most adventurous states in the entire US. Some sources suggest that as much as 92% of Colorado residents participate in outdoor recreation every year. Other sources state that 80% of Colorado natives say that outdoor recreation is an important part of their personal well-being.
It’s safe to assume that a big part of said outdoor recreation is climbing. According to the Outside Magazine, the state is “a mecca for climbers”, boasting more than 30,000 established climbing routes, so it’s no surprise that the OP was looking forward to his climbing trip there. However, according to Professor Suzanne Degges-White, a climbing trip with two children can be quite a challenge for someone other than their parent or a person who’s used to looking after them.
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