Thailand alone at 18

[Caden]

I’m going to Thailand for a month to train and parents are shitting them selves. Says im too young and it’s dangerous. Anyone know how to stop them worrying?

[Snack Payback]

You're from Glasgow. Tell your parents you're far more likely to get into trouble on a Saturday night out in Glasgow than you are in Thailand. Thailand's a safe country to travel, I've never felt threatened anywhere there all the times I've been. The rare occasions I have witnessed or heard about any trouble, it was almost always a westerner acting like an absolute dick head that caused it. As long as you're respectful and friendly to people, you'll be fine.

 

 

[emma]

I originally went at 22 and my parents were the same. Their only reaction when I told them my plans were "well, we can't stop you from going".

They're going to worry no matter what, I don't think anything you could say would stop them. That's what parents do, I guess!  Maybe just send them as much information as you can about the gym/area you're going to (posts, photos, reviews from others who've trained there), so they can at least visualize where you'll be instead of conjuring up some wild scenarious in their heads. 

Enjoy your month in Thailand, you'll have a great time!

[Gard]

Totally get it! Parents can freak out about stuff like this. Maybe share your training plans with them so they see you’re serious and prepared? Tell them about safety measures you’ll take and keep in touch regularly. Showing them you’ve got a plan can help ease their minds. Plus, remind them that tons of people travel safely at your age!