Communicating with sleep-away campers
So, the emails were split. (OK, one for, one against) in response to my question as to whether I should let my son break the rules and use a cell phone at sleepaway camp.
The arguments were as expected: Following the rules vs. keeping your child secure.
Meanwhile, another update: At this camp, apparently you can email your camper with a "Bunk Note," to be printed out and placed on his pillow. My wife signed up for it. Our theories are different on this. I believe being so prominent in his sleepaway experience can upset him, kind of like a constant poke. She believes it makes him more secure.
Again, need some advice here. Communicate or leave him the heck alone?
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