Is it wrong for a family to take vacations without children?

.02 REMAINS: Is it wrong or unhealthy for a family to take vacations without your children?
How would you compare that to taking vacations while your spouse/partner stays home with the children?
Only occassionally, not every time or always.

Answers and Views:

Answer by MIA – adios amigos
If a “family” is taking vacations without the children, then it’s not a “family” vacation.

I see nothing wrong with Mom and Dad having some private vacation time. But I also enjoy being with my girls and want vacation time with them too.

Nothing wrong with one parent getting away on occasion.

Answer by Lubert Price
It depends the age, if they are relatively young then I don’t agree with leaving them behind, it really depends where you go also, and what you intend to do, if they would have fun there then of course they may be bitter about not getting to go

Answer by Veronica W
If it is a vacation why not make it a family vacation. However, if it is a vacation to get away get a sitter and take the spouse with you…There are vacations that the whole family should take and some that are just for the parents, but if you are taking them by yourself… That would be so wrong and not healthy at all for your relationship.

Answer by My 4 Boys
I have gone away for the weekend with just my husband, but it’s a very rare thing and the last time we did that was before our youngest came along. It’s not unhealthy, but it’s not a “family” vacation- it’s a couple’s vacation.

I wouldn’t go away and leave my husband in charge of the kids. Would I take a nice spa day or something? I’d love to, lol, but I wouldn’t hop a plane and leave my family behind.

Answer by Mama B
I don’t think it’s wrong for mom and dad to take the occasional vacation on their own, but I can’t see myself ever going on vacation and leaving my husband at home, too. What would be the point? With as rare as vacations are for us…I’d much prefer it to be all of us. Even kids need a break from the reality of the every day grind sometimes.

Answer by MummyLovesAmeliaxx
I remember me and my husband leaving my 2 young daughters with his parents to go to London for the weekend, we missed them really bad but when we got back they were not bothered that we were back! They wanted to stay at there nan and grandad!
It is nice to take a break for a couple of days without the kids once in a while but you do miss them and think about them every second of the day, but its so nice and peaceful!

Answer by Bond… James Bond
I think a parent should make sure their child is okay with them leaving for however long their leaving, and I think they should make sure their child should be in good hands while they’re gone.

Answer by Allie Q
No, it is not wrong or unhealthy to take vacations without the kids. My husband and I take “just us” vacations every year. We also take vacations with the kids every year. We also take off alone – he’ll go to Vegas with his buddies, I’ll take off to visit some friends or family somewhere. As long as you aren’t locking the kids in a basement with Uncle Moe the Cannibal for a week, it’s okay to take some time for yourself – by yourself or with your partner.

Answer by Star
I consider it unhealthy to consider a family to be a family while excluding children.

I see nothing wrong with an adult-only vacation, but don’t call it a family vacation.

Answer by kbk823
At some point, your child will be old enough to stay at home alone. The child will either refuse to go, or will have obligations that make them not able to go- work, summer practices for sports, etc.