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To think it's normal for post-pubescent children to not want to holiday with their parents?

253 replies

JamieCannister · 05/05/2025 11:36

I understand that everyone is different, and that there is no right or wrong. But, am I being unreasonable to suggest that it is perfectly normal, by the age of circa 13 to 16, dependent on the individual, to NOT want to go on holiday with your parents / siblings ever again?

You ARE being unreasonable - people who hit adolescence and want to avoid holidays with their parents are weirdos or anti-social (or are victims of deeply abusive families).

You ARE NOT being unreasonable - it is perfectly normal to hit adolescence and want to live your own life with your own friends and not be forced to spend a week or two solid with your parents or siblings ever again.

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HollidaySunshine · 05/05/2025 11:40

You’re being far too dramatic with the voting but I think it’s really unusual not to want to go at that age.

Gizlotsmum · 05/05/2025 11:39

Haven’t voted as I think you are being unreasonable but not because teens wanting to avoid family holidays is because they are weirdos. It depends on the family. My teens come on holiday with us, they help chose where and when we go. I went on holiday with my parents until my late teens and do so now we are all older.

LittleBearPad · 05/05/2025 11:39

I would be surprised and disappointed if my 14 year old didn’t want to come on holiday with us - what on earth is so bad about a family holiday!

There is also no way they would be allowed to stay home so it’s rather academic what they’d want.