What to expect with a 13 year old boy over the holidays

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I have a 13 year old ds - no siblings. He’s grown up so much over the past year but because of Covid he’s not been able to do the normal growing up things. And it’s a struggle for me to adjust!

It’s our second week of Easter holidays and he is very happy to spend his days either chatting with his friends on the Xbox or meeting up with them in the park or local woods. Is this the reality of teenage boys? He is happy to come for a walk with me but his friends are definitely his priority.

I’m off work this week so need to work out what to do with myself!

Sounds normal to me

Sounds pretty normal. But as we've been restricted for so long, ot might be nice to arrange at least one day out somewhere for you both - ask him and see if there is anything he would like to do (assuming you are in England - zoos etc are open now, as are shops). Even just a meal somewhere would be treat after all this time!

I have a dd13 also an only child. Replace WhatsApp for Xbox and that sounds pretty similar! We've also booked lunch as a family one day and may manage a walk as a family at weekend. I think as long as he's happy that's fine!

Also sounds normal and great. DD is nearly 13 and at home this week while we both work and she's organised three activities with friends either online or out and about. It's great when they get to this stage where you don't have to organise their free time for them or find holiday camps every spare minute!

If he's leaving his bedroom and getting dressed during the day I think you're onto a winner!!

Again leaving his bedroom! You are winning! All totally normal x

Mines 14 and he's been playing online or out with his friends, but has been for a walk with me and cycling with his dad. On Thursday I'm taking him to the Snowdome to go skiing

Thank you! That’s exactly what I needed to hear. He’s grown up so much since we last did “normal” stuff

That's literally all mine wants to do! I'm more than happy with it since they have missed so much social contact. At least they are outdoors and off screens for most of the day.
We get one on one time before bed and on Saturday nights when we always watch a movie.

Try and limit time on the xBox and encourage the outdoor activities if you can.

Sounds like our 13 yr olds. Their school has gone back this week so they haven't even had the chance to properly go out anywhere or do things.