<p>There's a lot of buzz, debate and mixed emotion about this verdict. Obviously everyone's heart goes out to this young lady and her family- I can't even imagine what they've been through. Many of us have signed waivers allowing our kids to travel all over the world. Do you think this verdict is fair? Does this incident/case change the way you view school sponsored trips?</p>
<p>Wow. I hadn’t read that – kinda scary. I mean, I know anything can happen at any given time, but if the story is true it is a bit worrying that basic CDC/World Health recommendations were not followed as regards insect prevention, etc. Seems like that would be part and parcel of undertaking such a trip. But again, I don’t know for sure.</p>
<p>Poor girl. I wish her the best.</p>
<p>I’d hate to see all spontaneity taken out of these trips and replaced with highly detailed and strict intineraries, but I sense that’s one possible change going forward. Right now, knowing what I know about this case, maybe I’m okay with that. Given the magnitude of this judgement, I’m fairly certain Trustees, together with School Attorneys everywhere will be strengthening (if that’s even possible) the language in all the waivers- especially for students traveling to faraway and exotic destinations. If you’ve ever read these forms you know how explicit they are- In the past I’ve referred to them as : The Anything Can Happen to My Child and I have No Legal Recourse Documents. They’re certainly not easy to sign, but I guess a lot of us do…</p>
<p>I’m with you london203, anything can happen at any given time… and I guess we keep praying it doesn’t happen. Still, my thoughts and prayers go out to this family.</p>
<p>I have taken all of my kids to places the schools have yet to even consider. Living is risky.</p>