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Teen DD no longer wants to spend time with us

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SummerGardenFlowers · 27/07/2024 14:25

Teen DD is 14. Historically, over the summer we've always cleared off somewhere camping etc for a couple of nights at a time - we're not that well off and it's suited us as a family. DH and I are quite outdoorsy and DD has always enjoyed our trips where we've gone off somewhere to explore the local area.

Expect now, she's decided that she no longer wants to go. I totally understand and respect that she's decided it's not for her - she'd rather spend free time with her friends etc, I get it. BUT this means that essentially DH and I are now tethered to the house - she's too young to leave on her own, and we haven't got any family members to send her to so we can go away on the little trips that we've always loved. I've got a week of annual leave now, the weather's looking good and she doesn't want to do a single thing with me and I'm bloody bored!

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aramox1 · 29/07/2024 06:54

Would houseswaps be a possible alternative?

Phineyj · 29/07/2024 08:07

Sounds like a good compromise to me. And if you and older DD have a wonderful time, well, she can tell her sister all about it!

SummerGardenFlowers · 31/07/2024 12:56

We had an amazing time but currently waiting to be recovered as we broke down in the way home - couldn't make it up!!!

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TheTingleCreek564 · 31/07/2024 19:17

Hope you are back safely now op? And brilliant you had such a good time; hopefully one you will laugh about later!

StMarieforme · 31/07/2024 19:39

Could you do a day or two in London instead? Camden Market, Carnaby street, shopping!
My DD loved that at 15/16. We lived North so didn't get to go often.

Alwaystimeforacupoftea · 31/07/2024 21:42

Sorry you are broken down, but this sounds such a sensible plan, everyone gets to do a bit of what they want, spend quality time together, but not an 'away' holiday that no-one will enjoy. I prefer smaller breaks anyway myself if we stay in the UK, kind of spreads out the holiday vibe.

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