To be upset that my kids don't want to spend time withwith me?

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Ktkitkatk · 13/08/2024 19:36

Single parent to 2 DS 14 and 12.

Trying to do one fun pricier out of the house activity a week during the holidays.

They don't want to do anything I managed to get them out for the first couple of weeks to mini golf and go karting including lunch while out at their choice of food place. Now they say they just want to "chill at home" when I try to organise anything.

They're happy talking to friends online and gaming in their rooms and only come out for food.

I turn 40 this year and I'm feeling a bit wobbly about that and being alone so I'm not sure if I'm being over sensitive about this whole thing.

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TizerorFizz · 13/08/2024 19:43

Mine went to boarding school and saw friends sporadically in the holidays. Obviously before kids were glued to computers and phones. To be honest, I just told them what we were doing. And off we went. They didn’t get to choose to do nothing. Obviously some chill time but not at the expense of doing other things.

HolyStyleFailBatman · 13/08/2024 19:40

Sounds normal to me! At this age they are more interested in their friends than anyone else. Once a week is possibly a bit much, but they might appreciate it once a month? it's hard when they start moving away, but you will always be their safe person when they need you

Anniepiee · 13/08/2024 19:39

I'm exactly the same.

I offer and they know that we can do anything they want to during the holidays but so far we've only done a few days out the rest have been 'chilling' or out with friends.

They don't warn you about this when you have kids 😂 I just want the needy kids back now

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