That's so true about the crowding! The teachers even asked that not every parent go. There just wan't enough room for that. My son WANTED to go alone for once. He likes that sense of independence... even at 6 years old! My feeling is that he is in good care even though I am not there. But when someone is saying ... what if something BAD happens, then I kinda start to wonder if I'm doing the right thing. It's good to know that Tyler isn't going to suffer in the long run for me not going on ONE field trip! ((( wi_fighter ))) Thank you!