Is anyone else’s teen at home with them tonight?

[Asifiwouldnt]

My older teen is perfectly happy being in tonight (I think) but I feel sad somehow. School just didn’t really work for them socially and they aren’t really one for clubbing but I somehow feel deeply sad that a 19 year old is home with her parents on NYE - I know I need to get over it.

Anyone else feel like this or reassure me?

My Dd 18 is out at a friends house she says she couldn’t think of anything worse than going out in town on nye.One of the clubs she normally goes to had people queuing to get in at 6.00 it doesn’t open until 10.00

Dd almost 13 obviously at home ( In a mood because she wanted a takeaway despite having a house full of food ) and ds almost 21 is out with his friends mainly because one of them is 21, they’ve gone for a meal and to a pub ( ds doesn’t drink and he’s autistic and doesn’t like crowds ) and then going back to one of the boy’s houses. Not like the NYE I used to have, totally pissed and out till all hours.

he’s spent most of the festive period at home with us and likes being home in general. Those who have stayed in have got the right idea! No crowds, drunks, Ubers…

I totally understand your concerns op but don't assume your DD is unhappy. I'm sure many of us remember nights out on NYE which were underwhelming.

I’m in a house with 8 teenagers. 2 DSC both having a mini party. Send help. And more food as they’ve eaten it all.

(But seriously, some people just like being home on NY, if she’s happy, all good.)

My 18 year old was invited to a party but she’s working tomorrow. She ummed and ahhed about going but eventually decided to stay in as she didn’t want to go to work on a hangover. I’m delighted that she’s being so mature and responsible, it’s a far cry from the rebellion and drama that I’ve dealt with from her in previous years. I’m so proud that she’s growing up and becoming so much more sensible. We’ve had a little buffet just the 2 of us and now watching the new season of the crown together. She’ll be off to bed soon as she also worked all day today so she’s knackered.

Two DCs home tonight. One 33, one 21.

13 yo with me, 16 yo out with mates. I'm terrified as I won't know if he's home safely as at his dad's 😞

my 17 year old has gone to his friends house with a couple of mates. he took his laptop so I think it will be gaming rather than celebrating the new year. My 23 year old has just gone for a lie down as she isnt feeling too well. I will probably have some nice pudding and go to bed. I can watch the local fireworks from my bedroom window

DS18 is out for the first time on NYE. I expect he will be underwhelmed. I remember lovely NYE evenings as a teenager sitting with my Mum and Dad drinking wine and watching TV and waiting for the bells. I had quite a good social life at that age but I really liked staying in with my parents sometimes so it's not necessarily a worry.

Also, just to add, another reason why teens tend to go out less these days is the cost of it. A night out clubbing round here can cost £100 with drinks, entry and Ubers. It just isn’t affordable for most of them. When I was her age I could get pissed on a tenner!

Mine is home too. They're a right home body . Its too expensive nowadays anyway.

My DS19 and his GF went out and were home by 10:00pm and in bed watching movies at midnight.

My 19 year old is in a hotel bar serving others!

He was out for the first time last year (after calling in.....cough....sick from his pizza delivery job) and loved it - bar, club, then house party 'til the wee small hours, but is more concerned to keep this job as the hours suit him the rest of the year while at uni.

Thank you for this thread.
One of mine is. He is perfectly happy. Showing him that being as you are, and doing the things that make you happy rather than what others think you should be doing, is important to me.

Yes. Everyone cancelled at the last minute.
She seems ok after the initial disappointment

I've never been out on NYEs, just seems manic and expensive.

My nearly nineteen year old is home with me. He’s not bothered about NYE but he has been to a few social events this holiday. He’s actually gone to bed as he’s ‘knackered’ so it’s just me and the dog. I’ll probably be asleep before midnight anyway.

One DS is with us, he is early 20s. He went to the gym earlier. Seems.completely happy. We are just watching the news. I wouldn't worry - some ppl don't get FOMO!

DS15 was out earlier but been home since 8pm and online with his friends now.

I didn't go out for NYE in my late teens as I was home from uni then and my parents had moved away from my school crowd. I am now in my forties and have lots of friends and go out all the time! But still not on NYE 😀 I wouldn't worry about it, I'm sure my mum thought the same about me as she was a social butterfly at the same age. If she's happy don't sweat it.

Ds18 playing Fortnite with mates in his room. Hasn't been out since school ended except to buy food or go to gym. Not what I expected!

DS19 is out. He had shoulder surgery and had his arm immobilised for 6weeks until this week. He went out with his friends a couple of weeks before Xmas but didn’t enjoy it with his arm in a sling so decided not to bother until he was fully mobile.
I have foolishly said I will pick him up if taxis are difficult to find.

I was always home on NYE. I had a baby when I was 18. Never once been out for new year and I'm 34 now. I wouldn't worry. 🙂

DS1 has gone back to his uni city to go out with friends (it's also his birthday today) but 17 and 18 years olds are here with me and until this year DS1 would have been too. He didn't make friends easily at school and going to uni has made a big difference socially.

DS 22 home tonight, his father is baffled that he's happy to stay in. Went out last night to spend time with old school friends. He's curled up on the sofa. Has had some chocolate. He came home for Xmas leaving his girlfriend with her parents. This generation are so different real home bodies.