<p>I believe that we should let kids to decide. If they want to go, they should. However, it is incorrect to say that it is more valuable to help people abroad than to help people in their own hometown. They can grow and have wonderful experiences in Americaa if THEY choose not to go abroad either for study or volunteer. I told my kids since they were toddlers that they are very priviliged to live in the US, they know that freedom and level of living are nowhere close in other contries. Kids who wants to go, should take any opportunity to do so, but kids who choose to have their experiences here should feel good about it also.</p>