Who went on the trip?

The author went with their parents.

Why did the author feel guilty at first?

They felt guilty because they left their son behind.

What did the trip remind the author of?

It reminded them that they are someone's child, too.

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I took a trip with my parents and left my son at home. Time with them reminded me I'm someone's child, too.

First publishedJul 12, 13:44 UTC

Last updatedJul 13, 14:21 UTC · 13m ago

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Answer

The author took a weekend trip with their parents and left their 9-year-old son at home. This experience made the author feel like they are also someone's child. It helped them stop feeling guilty about not giving their children big trips.

Reported by 2 outlets — Business Insider. See all sources ↓

The writer traveled with their mom and dad for a weekend. They left their young son with his father. At first, the writer felt bad or guilty. But the trip made them realize they are also someone's child. This helped them enjoy traveling more without guilt.

Why it matters

Many people feel pressure to always put their kids first. This story shows that taking time for yourself is important too.

In brief

Who went on the trip?: The author went with their parents.
Why did the author feel guilty at first?: They felt guilty because they left their son behind.
What did the trip remind the author of?: It reminded them that they are someone's child, too.

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Both outlets focus on the personal feeling of guilt and realization. Business Insider emphasizes how this experience helped the author stop feeling guilty about past travel limitations.

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The trip was a break from being 'kid-centered'.
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Business InsiderJul 13, 10:34Family trips are usually focused on the kids.
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Past financial struggles prevented big family vacations.
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Business InsiderJul 13, 10:34Couldn't afford trips while raising five children.
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Childhood travel was very basic (e.g., grocery store).
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Business InsiderJul 13, 10:34Exciting trip was just going to the grocery store.

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