Parent wants to protect son while on trip

DEAR HARRIETTE: My 8-year-old son was invited to go skiing with some of his friends from school during winter break. This sounds like a lot of fun — and scary. My son has never skied before. I’m nervous that his friends, who have been skiing since they were 5, will abandon him.

I want to give my son this opportunity. I have a friendly relationship with his friend’s parents. I can reach out to them …