Daughter going on holiday with her friend

hardpressed

I would ask them how much they need to cover her food, if they refuse I think I'd put some money in an envelope and give to them just as they are leaving and say 'that's for a meal out'.

nearlyrich

I agree that's it's always better to offer and be refused than take things for granted but most people offering to take their child's friend on holiday probably wouldn't expect the other family to pay unless it was a really expensive trip and they approached the parents with the expected costings before mentioning it to the children...

narabanekeater

I went away with my mates parents when I was younger
My parents gave both me and my friend 20 pounds spending money

susan63

I think you should give her some spending money, then the parents won't feel obliged to pay but probably they will anyway. The important thing is that you took them into consideration and you didn't just asume that they have to pay for your daughter.

Loopy_Lobes

Thank you everyone for your helpful replies. I will have a chat about money and see what they say, always feel a bit awkward though but better to offer than not. It's not likely that we'll be able to offer a holiday in return as we have 3 children (whereas dd's friend is the only one) so quite difficult for us as it is with getting them all in the car. Had already thought about doing some bags with sweets and magazines etc for the girls. I'm starting to get a bit nervous as it will be dd's first time away without us - it's only 4 days and they're only 2 hours away so I'm being daft! She'll have a lovely time and is very excited.

Thanks again everyone.

elainew

If they dont accept money then maybe your dd could take some money to maybe buy a chippie dinner for them all whilst they are away?
Hope she has a good time xx

remembered_nights

When I was in this situation (though it was for a week) my parents phoned and asked how much they could contribute for food etc - and of course I bought a card and a little present at the end of the week

Paparika

I am sure they would probably think you are a nice person for offering money, seeing as we are all suffering financially so make the gesture and just ask them, they may be too embarrassed to ask for money.

If they refuse then make sure when they bring her back to give her friends parents and nice bottle of wine or something.