Teen Safety While Traveling Alone BY VICTORIA MIKOTA PHOTO BY FREEPIK.COM
After graduation is over, your teenager may be heading off on their first solo vacation. This idea is enough to make some parents queasy. However, it doesn’t have to be a nerve-wracking experience. With the right tools and information, you can trust your teen to travel solo and stay safe. SAFETY IN NUMBERS If your teen is thinking about taking on
their first solo trip, suggest they go with at least one other friend, but ideally a small group. Young people are most likely to stay safe and enjoy their travels if they travel with others. Remember, there is safety in numbers. GET A PRELOADED CREDIT CARD For teens traveling alone, you want to
make sure they’re financially secure while they’re away from home. Carrying around too much cash can put your teen at risk. Instead, consider arranging a preloaded credit card for your teen. You can add a set amount of money to the card and should be able to add more in an emergency. Many of these types of cards have no foreign transaction fees or only minimal fees.
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