To ask what to do with teens?

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Hemiola · 27/12/2024 09:17

I had plans to go away now until new year but it's been cancelled. I'm rubbish at switching plans and go into apathy mode - just feel like I'm waiting to go back to work.
So, hive mind, inspire me (or make me feel comfortable with doing nothing but hibernate!) with your plans! I have 3 teen ds so it's not easy to a) get them off screens or b) do anything that doesn't cost!

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Agix · 27/12/2024 09:35

You can absolutely do nothing but hibernate. I dont get why people need regimented fun or to fill up their schedules. It's so stressful and weird. What are these people running away from?

Perhaps ask your kids if there is anything they'd like to do now you have free time though - tell them they can suggest absolutely anything they like. They might come up with something creative and actually fun (rather than what I call "busy fun"). If they have no ideas, nothing wrong with resting and pottering.

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Hemiola · 27/12/2024 09:34

WidgetDigit2022 · 27/12/2024 09:20

27th - AM - planning next few days, PM - board game before dinner
28th - AM - long walk somewhere new, PM - chill
29th - coast trip for chips and a wander
30th - chill day/encourage teens to meet up with friends

Think we could be friends - this is the kind of planning I like! Hadn't thought of coast but good idea and something I always did as a kid. Thanks!

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LittleRedRidingHoody · 27/12/2024 09:24

WidgetDigit2022 · 27/12/2024 09:20

Oooh a coast trip is a great idea! Totally different vibe for summer and a bit unique.

LittleRedRidingHoody · 27/12/2024 09:23

Cooking a fancy meal for NYE? Write on scraps of paper Mocktails/Starter/Main/Dessert and each of you draw one to be responsible for?

Cinema? Face value tickets are £££ but there seem to be lots of deals/free tickets floating around.

Maybe find a series you all want to veg/watch together?

WidgetDigit2022 · 27/12/2024 09:20

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