I went middle of the road. I didn't back down, or even discuss NOT taking him. Last night I did, however, print out the info from the park and show her where we were going to be camping (no nearby water, no nearby roads, etc.) and described the basic safety precautions I'll be taking (ie 1 adult always with the kids, no camp fire with a 2-year old walking around,etc. - nothing more than I would have done otherwise).
Me 42, W 39, S8, S6, S2 M 11y, A & ILYBNILWY 11/08 Walking away from a bad situation.
