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Not to pack for DD 15

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Bettycrocker7 · 01/08/2025 14:33

Eldest DD is a few months shy of 16.
UK holiday booked for a year now, we leave Monday morning.
DD 13 has spent the last week carefully organising outfits pj's swimwear etc. Shes also made a little toiletries bag with makeup, skincare etc. DS11 prefers me to pack for him which is easy as I have full access to his bedroom so I can sort clothes.
Eldest DD does not allow me access to her room so I can't pack her clothes. She also refuses to pack her own clothes or toiletries.
Would it be completely unreasonable of me to give up asking her to pack and just leave her to her own devices? Just had another argument with her after knocking on her door and explaining we are all finishing up on packing now and would she mind bringing her bits downstairs.
We have to share bags as everything needs to fit in the boot. Would it be the end of the world if she spent the next week ( should be 25 degrees most days) with only a handful of clothing? I have bought her a toothbrush and will pack toothpaste and shower gel etc.

OP posts:
LisaD1 · 01/08/2025 14:37

doesnt allow you access to her bedroom? In your own home? That would not fly here.

re the packing I would just say that at x time on x day whatever is packed is going on holiday and nothing will be added. Then leave her to it.

SeaToSki · 01/08/2025 14:35

Sounds like you have asked and reminded a couple of times. Its time for natural consequences to take effect. I would pull back and let her feel the impact of her choices. She will probably benefit massively long term by learning this lesson now

Theyreeatingthedogs · 01/08/2025 14:35

Yep. She should take responsibility to pack or give you her clothes to put in suitcases. She needs to learn a lesson!!!!

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