"Nobody can corner you - you are your own person and can respond to anything, any stimuli any way YOU want. It's called free will."
There are those 2 words again;) free will...
It really s*cks to feel the crap we feel m. I feel for you.
I have my opinion on the field trip issue but it may rub you the wrong way. what you feel is best for your d is your right as a parent. But if you are open to another perspective I will say that your d will be ok either way. Your d is not more special than the next kid. I'm sure some other parents want to drive but they all can't drive. Some parents wouldn't even care who drives. Some people think 4 hours is nothing. Like I've said before, I had crazy car sickness and drove 18 hours straight as a kid. Many many times. Many times without my parents, but with a coach and sometines a random parent. I don't regret it one bit. But that's me and your d is entitled to feel what she feels. I'm just offering up different perspectives.
Anyway, I really hope this stuff works itself out for you. This crap is really crappy;(
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