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Aibu?! Leaving child with grandparents whilst we take siblings on holiday

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Sjgmumma · 15/05/2024 17:44

Bit of a back story. Ds is 15 and the middle child of 5. He has adhd.
we are going on holiday in a month, abroad. Same place we have been before. My eldest who is 20 is staying home but others are coming with us. 17, 12 and 6.
2 months ago we said to ds change your behaviour and attitude or you’re not coming on holiday. He kicked off last year whilst we was away.
his behaviour has got worse, at home and school.
Yesterday, we sat him down and spoke to him. Go to school, do your detention and straight home. He walked in at 5pm and told me he lost his tie and was looking for it.
I told him I’m due a telephone call from the assistant head so if he’s lying he better tell me now ( normally he lies for hours on end )
he admitted he wasn’t looking for his tie but walking home and around with his mates.
I am absolutely dreading taking him away. His behaviour, lying and stealing is off the charts. He has the most negative behaviour points in the entire school.
So am I the world’s worst mother if he loses the holiday as punishment?

OP posts:
Sjgmumma · 15/05/2024 17:48

He would stay with his Nan and uncle. He goes there often as he goes to work with my brother, as he has a hands on job which my son enjoys.

we have done smaller steps. Taken his phone, his Xbox. Grounded. No spending money.
he doesn’t not care about punishments at home or at school.

OP posts:
Noname1000 · 15/05/2024 17:48

Yes it would make you a bad parent if he loses his holiday as a punishment.

VickyEadieofThigh · 15/05/2024 17:47

Octavia64 · 15/05/2024 17:47

Two points -

Who is going to look after him while you are away? it's hardly fair to ask the 20 year old

Secondly this is way too big a punishment/reward. He needs small steps.

Read the thread title...

Octavia64 · 15/05/2024 17:47

Two points -

Who is going to look after him while you are away? it's hardly fair to ask the 20 year old

Secondly this is way too big a punishment/reward. He needs small steps.

FuzzyPuffling · 15/05/2024 17:46

Poor grandparents.