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Save/ShareSome parents permit their children to be independent travelers fairly early, while others don't. At what age is it okay to let children go on distant trips without being accompanied by an adult?
Another way of thinking about this question is, "do you think other people's teenagers should be allowed to fly unsupervised?"
Some teens may not be mature enough to handle the snafus that can happen on a trip. If a flight gets screwed up, for instance, they can't wave a credit card and book a hotel room or rent a car.
Airline policies vary. As the New York Times recently reported, "United, Continental, and American allow children to travel alone from the age of 12."
In foreign countries, rules about alcohol consumption are different than in the US. So are customs about mingling with strangers.
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