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To be super anxious at going on hols without teens.

86 replies

JustAnotherManicMomday · 10/07/2025 23:08

We have 2 teen sons 15 and 18. Both will be staying home alone for the 2 weeks. Grandparents on both sides are no more than 10 minutes by car. Both will keep to themselves. Fridge and freezer full. No worrying about parties etc as they are not very social. In fact if I was home I would only really see them at meal times as spend their time gaming.

They will be checking in on them frequently and we will be calling daily. 2 week cruise as honeymoon due to marriage last year. Aibu to be filed with dread at leaving them that long. Previously done 3 nights with no issues. In the event of an emergency I will book a flight from nearest airport back home. DH thinks everything will be fine but I have been so anxious from when he booked it and now its almost here I'm just so unsure.

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Littlemisscapable · 10/07/2025 23:25

Oh no. I'm easy going but that is far too long for them. Is the 18 year old 'in charge' ? Alll that gaming..they need some structure. Why are they not coming? Or at least the 15 year old? Yes holidays with teenagers can be a real challenge but also lovely..

Haggisfish3 · 10/07/2025 23:24

Tbh it sounds like ‘d’h has railroaded you into this.

craigth162 · 10/07/2025 23:22

Agree 2 weeks is way too long for a 15 year old.

Glowinglights · 10/07/2025 23:21

2 weeks does sound long, how are they feeling about it (especially the 15 yr old)?
I’d have no problem with 3/4 nights but 2 weeks seems a bit much

RoseAlone · 10/07/2025 23:20

I wouldn’t do that I’m afraid. Holidays without them is bad enough but trying to get off a cruise and get home is a nightmare. My niece works on ships and it’s not as easy as booking a flight from the closest place unfortunately.

BirdSou · 10/07/2025 23:20

I have (sensible) children of a similar age and personally I think 2 weeks is too long for a 15yr old to be left with a sibling.
Could they do 1 week with each set of grandparents?

Thatsrhesummeroverthen · 10/07/2025 23:18

Would any of the gps be willing to stay over?

TokyoSushi · 10/07/2025 23:16

Two weeks is a long time for a 15 year old, I don’t think I’d do it, probably not helpful!

Haggisfish3 · 10/07/2025 23:14

Two weeks?! I think that’s too long. Sorry.

Ilovemychocolate · 10/07/2025 23:14

Wow
I would never

ChaChaChaChanges · 10/07/2025 23:09

Honestly? I’d be fine with the 18 year old but not the 15 year old. 2 weeks is a long time. Can the 15 year old stay with grandparents? If not then I’d not do it.

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