What are the legalities, if any, for inviting daughters friend on hols??

jimd-f

have a look here for some information and tips.
http://www.holidaytruths.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=45&t=122187&hilit=taking+someone+else%27s+child+abroad&start=0
i would definitely want a letter of authority and proof of insurance in case of medical emergencies.
it would also be advisable to get some agreement as to normal family rules re drinking/smoking/boyfriends etc before you go

FH_Brit

Kazipoo - Here's where my job experience comes in - First, I am in Florida and my opinion is based here but soething to think about for wherever you are traveling.

As a 17 year old, here in Florida is considered a minor, if she needed medical treatment then the person who signs her into the medical facility will be responsible for her bills - no if's, but's or maybe's.

Get her parents to sign (both of them) a short note stating that you have their authority to act on their behalf for XXXX to XXXX (dates you are traveling) and have their full authority to sign any neccesary papers regarding XXXXXX (their daughter's full name) and that they agree to take full finacial responsibility.

Here you could also add a paragraph that you would not be held responsible for any action and that they agree not to take any legal action against you based on their daughters actions while traveling with you.

Make sure their names addresses and telephone details are on this document and if possible, an alternative person to contact should the need arrise.

Also get them to insure their daughter - do not put her on your policy (some won't allow this anyway) and inform them that you will not take her without good, proper travel insurance.

If then the need for mdical treatment occurs, sign all papers "on behalf of" (parent's names) and do not sign yourself only. Allow the hospital (or whatever) to copy the document signed by her parents, YOU KEEP THE ORIGINAL.

If you want anything else just ask and plese if you feel better by all means PM me.

FH_Brit

As other posters here mention they had no problems - with traveling you never have problerms until ......... (whatever) it happens.

You know I have seen family or friends fall out over things like this when the worst happens, you dont know these people and you must protect yourself finacially at least.

Tigsteroonie

I think it's a lovely idea - my parents brought one of my schoolfriends along on holiday with us when I was 17 ... meant I had someone to go to the pub with

Only problem I can see is that you're planning it well ahead - what happens if the girls have fallen out and are no longer friends by the time of the holiday?

FH_Brit

Jimd-f - Totally agree but add - Remember no matter what family rules are you still have to follow the law of wherever you are going - i.e. here in Florida drinking age is 21 and you care breaking the law if you buy or provide alcohol for someone under 21. Smokng same (age 18).

You could (while having your coffee meeting) with the said 17 year old that she will not go to night clubs "on the pull" even if her parents would normally allow it. (Florida 21 with ID so if you are comming here, no worry). After all if this girl don't want to follow your rules, then she don't go! Simple really. And if she is as nice as you say she'll probably agree anyway, and abide by it.

Kazipoo

Thanks again, i've definitely got lots to think about. As far as them being friends go, well they have been friends for so long now, I think it would have to be something major to make them fall out. Their friendship is a very healthy one for girls that age, whereas with other girls my daughter falls out or argues with over differing opinions, with this girl, she replies "meh!!", they are relaxed around each other, can chat to each other on a much deeper level than with their more "superficial" friends, and the girl is also very relaxed in our company, comes in, kicks her shoes off, puts her feet up etc. They mess around all the time, and everything is hilarious to them, I like the way my eldest acts when they are together, its like a breath of fresh air seeing teenage girls being able to get on together rather than argueing over boys etc. I think she has sort of been adopted into our family, and she has even had deep conversations with me too. Even when out and about if she sees me, she comes running over screaming and does the girly hugs etc, but I think she likes the fact that I scream back and hug back lol.... she isn't embarrassed in her own skin if you know what I mean. She is genuinely a nice girl and her parents should be very proud of the way they have brought her up, and that is one of the reasons why I would not think twice about letting her come with us.

Haven't managed to set up a coffee date yet though, unfortunately other more pressing things have taken up my time, but I still aim to speak with her at some point in the week.