DH and I couldn't get much time off work together this summer so a family holiday was out of the question, so we're having lots of family days out instead.
DD1(14) never wants to do anything with us.
We've got plans for local days out, and a few big days out (Thorpe Park, London). I've asked both kids for ideas and suggestions as to what they want to do
She sees her friends a couple of times a week which is fine, but today for example, she has no plans, she wants some make up bits, DD2 needs some bits so I suggested lunch out and a mooch round the shops.
DD2 (11) is up for it, but DD1 doesn't want to, but can I get her make up for her.
We were all going on an adventure day tomorrow - mountain boarding, paddle boarding, that sort of thing, but despite initially being enthusiastic she's now refusing to come.
She's fine at home, but I just feel mean leaving her alone.
We have a budget to spend on activities this summer and I want to spend it fairly across the board and spend some time together, so I'm tying myself up in knots trying to find stuff she wants to do, but getting shot down with a flat out "no" every time.
Is it really that unreasonable to expect her to make a bit of an effort?
Lunch and a bit of shopping may not be the most exciting activity in the world, but it won't kill her
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to expect teen DD to come out with us occasionally?
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Tinklewinkle · 05/08/2016 11:21
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