Debate Intensifies Over Teens Traveling Without Parents

Parents and experts weigh in on the appropriate age and conditions for solo teen travel.

Kirstie Allsopp defends her decision to let her 15-year-old son go Interrailing with a friend.
Opinions vary widely on the right age for teens to travel without adults, with factors like maturity and distance being crucial.
Some parents emphasize trust and confidence-building, while others stress safety concerns.
Psychologists suggest evaluating individual child-parent dynamics and setting reasonable ground rules.
Technological tools like tracking apps can provide some reassurance to anxious parents.