I hardly ever comment here, but I do have to chime in to say: Good on you and good for your kids! Seriously, this will be such a great and SAFE experience for them that'll make them SO proud.

I think a lot of the kids are way too much under their parents' wings today.

I turned out pretty good, and my parents had to let me leave for 6 weeks when I was only 4 years old and another 4 weeks when I was 6 (due to health issues) I was sent to a spa where parents weren't alowed to visit. Was I homesick? Yes! Did it kill me or scar me emotionally? No way! *makes madeyes* Hee.

I also flew all by myself across Europe several times before turning 7, visiting with my grnadparents. Best experience EVER! Toys and doting grown-ups everywhere.

Anyway, good decisiion to make this experience available to them!