could this be the answer??

[redcrx]

a regular question seen on travel and law sections is about visas for the USA and previous convictions. Will they be refused a visa or refused entry if they try the visa waiver

Do you think that instead of wanring children of the possible outcomes of crime being a criminal record, prison sentance etc we should just tell every child as they grow up that if they are ever naughty they will never be able to go see Mickey Mouse in Florida, or shop in New York.

It seems that some are more concerned that they cant go on holiday than their criminal record at times :)

[spudqueen]

Well it's what I tell my children! Seriously, we had booked a holiday in Florida for last summer and my 15 year old son was often going out and about with his mates. I kept reminding him that if he ever got arrested (even if he was innocent) then he would need a visa and the nearer the holiday it got the less chance there would be of him getting one. I said that if he couldn't go he would have to go to Grandmas for a fortnight whilst the rest of us went on holiday! Hopefully it was (and still is as he would love to go back) another incentive to stay out of trouble. Hey, if it works, don't knock it!

[redcrx]

see, it works! lol

I shall use exactly same with little CRX as he gets older too.