Recent research shows that many Americans did not travel when they were a kid. Every year, thousands of families decide not to go on a vacation. The main reason behind this is that many families can simply not afford to go on a vacation. Secondly, families with children that have disabilities often struggle to find accessible travel options.

The lack of travel for children can lead to limited exposure to diversity, reduced educational opportunities, and underdeveloped social skills. Traveling teaches children how to understand other cultures, which can help them in future group projects where they might have to work with people that have different norms and values than them. While there may be reasons why children don't travel, it's important to recognize the potential social disadvantage this may lead to and seek alternative ways to give them the opportunity to get these necessary experiences.