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Originally Posted by Zoisite
It is highly recommended. Times have changed and so have regulations about crossing borders into any country anywhere, especially these days now with there being increased problems with human trafficking or smuggling, and illegal immigration.
A supervisor having documents of authorization from the parents/legal guardians means the supervisor travelling with the child can also authorize emergency medical attention for the child if it is needed.
Good point, especially about times having changed. I'm 51 now. When I was a kid, we played in the street and went trick-or-treating without our parents.
Also be aware if any of the party has ever been arrested expect a lengthy delay at the border while they are interrogated and most probably denied entry into Canada. And to state the obvious dont try to bring any drugs into the country as if caught not only will you be denied entry but you will spend time in jail.
Also be aware if any of the party has ever been arrested expect a lengthy delay at the border while they are interrogated and most probably denied entry into Canada. And to state the obvious dont try to bring any drugs into the country as if caught not only will you be denied entry but you will spend time in jail.
Yes, they most definitely should wait until they arrive in Montreal and buy their drugs there!
Haha alrighty guys eaaaaasy there. I thought people in Canada were laid back, but by reading your guys responses I've been taken back a little bit. I don't understand why you people think you can change my decision, I'm LETTING my kid go up to Canada with his friends because he has BUILT my trust for the last 17 years. If I had a bad feeling about this I would absolutely not let him. I asked a simple question and I appreciate Acajack's response, however you other people really need to settle down. I didn't know Border Control ran so many accounts on the Montreal thread, haha. I've been up to Canada several times and let me tell you all something, they're not going to deny anyone entry so don't try to be a tough guy and tell me that they're going to be sent home. I think the hostility might be coming because the Bruins are better than the Canadiens, but that's just my guess.
Hostility? I could not possibly care less about the Bruins or Canadians (are they a team?) I'm an American in the U.S. I'm just saying that this has trouble written all over it. But if you're OK with letting your underage son go to to Montreal with 12 teenage buddies to explore clubs, casinos and uncontrolled alcohol use - go for it. Where do you think that TRUST goes after a few drinks? My parents (who had every reason to trust me - and I was and am a female) had NO IDEA what I was up to. And they trusted me implicitly. Alcohol changes everything! That's how girls get pregnant (or in jail), boys end up in jail (charged with rape, mayhem, what have you) and everything goes upside down! And let's don't even talk about the language barrier and Canada's general opinions of Americans.
Just be grateful that the jail he may end up in is in a civilized and humane country. You seem to be only concerned with whether he will be able to get into these places, rather than concerned about the mind-boggling consequences. Good luck with that!
I came of age in Salt Lake City (not a Mormon) and when I could cheat my way into clubs with false I.D., I did A LOT of stupid (and illegal) things. And this was 40 years ago when cops looked the other way. Not so now and probably not in Montreal either.
Why are you even considering this for your son, much less being concerned about whether he will be able to "get into clubs, casinos" etc.?
One more thing. Let's change all the pronouns. My 17 year old DAUGHTER wants to go to Montreal with 12 girlfriends to explore clubs, drink alcohol.......etc., etc. How does that lay on your shoulders???
Haha alrighty guys eaaaaasy there. I thought people in Canada were laid back, but by reading your guys responses I've been taken back a little bit. I don't understand why you people think you can change my decision, I'm LETTING my kid go up to Canada with his friends because he has BUILT my trust for the last 17 years. If I had a bad feeling about this I would absolutely not let him. I asked a simple question and I appreciate Acajack's response, however you other people really need to settle down. I didn't know Border Control ran so many accounts on the Montreal thread, haha. I've been up to Canada several times and let me tell you all something, they're not going to deny anyone entry so don't try to be a tough guy and tell me that they're going to be sent home. I think the hostility might be coming because the Bruins are better than the Canadiens, but that's just my guess.
You asked for our take on the issue,we gave it, now to thank us you are getting snarky?.
So the purpose of this trip is just for the boys to get drunk and carouse? And a father actually wants his kid to try to break laws in a foreign country to do that?
And beyond that he thinks that Canadian Customs officers are stupid? I wonder what method of transportation these kids are using to get there - maybe if they take the train they will be ok, but I would not bet on it being as easy if they are in vehicles or take the plane.
This little old lady, who is in her late 60s, who has both a Canadian and American passport, crosses all the time, has no record of any kind, is about as honest as the day is long and owns houses on either side of the border was detained for almost 2 hours recently when she crossed the border back into Canada and believe me my truck was very thoroughly searched. Everything was emptied out and examined carefully by two rather big stern officers. Border officers are currently looking for drugs - fentanyl in particular ... which I gather can come in very tiny grains (each more than enough to kill a person) so it is not easy to spot so they must look inside everything carefully. They always do watch for drugs etc. but this particular one has them on a real kick right now since so many younger people have died using it lately.
If they will stop me and search like that, what are the chances they won't question a group of 13 young boys travelling alone without a 'chaperone'? I hope to heck these kids look very clean cut, well behaved and studious and do their homework so they can talk about all the academic adventures (perhaps they are Catholic and plan on attending a few masses) they are planning to have in Montreal.
The kids 'might' be ok getting into bars etc. - even the underage one - but if I were the parent of a child that was still a minor, I would not take chances with this - and I would definitely not be urging the kid to go. Doesn't quite make sense to me but perhaps I am an old fuddy-duddy now.
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