Not one goddamned bit. My folks did it to us for a 4-year stint in Italy when I was 9. Didn't hurt any of us one goddamned bit.
Do iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit!
you don't need to convince me...rather, the "boss" (that would be she who wears the "pants") needs "convincing"...
what brought you to Italy?