Traveling abroad is a privilege which many professionals who work with and on children agree can expand kids' knowledge, awareness of and appreciation of the world; and give them broader perspectives on issues.
Several surveys and even the US Department of Education have concluded that children who travel over summer breakdo better in reading, math and their general knowledge than those who do not. Traveling enables kids to broaden their horizons and learn that the world is not made up of the limited confines of their neighborhoods.
Because not all can afford to travel overseas, parents can use summer vacation to take trips to museums, zoos, local beaches and historical monuments to help expand their children's broaden their experiences. Families should make an effort to make sure they get out and travel as much as possible with their children this summer.
Source: http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/politics-raising-children/2011/jun/16/obama-girls-summer-travels-africa-follow-bush-twin/
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