No thought has been put into the fact that DC are on school holidays - AIBU

[FatalDistraction]

DC are off in school holidays after being stuck in for months before hand. There is very little for them to do. It's OK to shop till you drop with a mask on, but opening places for children to play and get some exercise....oh that's just too much.

I just logged on to book some cinema tickets to have something for my DC to do. There is one movie, opening at the end of August and it is a 13. There are millions of DC off school, not going on holiday, with nothing to do and they decide to put a violent, older movie on. They could have rehashed Frozen, Trolls, put on some other loved movie if there is nothing new, but no, they think we all want to see Tenet.

No one has put any thought into the fact that DC have been off for ages, are on holiday with nothing to do and are going round the bend. But shopping, that's ok. It is no wonder there are children in my town turning on others in the parks when they have nothing to do.

Shame on the lot of them.

Isn't it a 12A?

This is why this shit will go on for years, because people like the OP don't get it.

Pg-13 isn’t a U.K. rating - missing point now I know!

Hi OP, I'm not sure how old your DC are but I have found a lot to do with mine locally.

The local sports centre reopened a couple of weeks ago and you can book things like indoor climbing, badminton, table tennis etc.

There's an outdoor water sports place near us for sailing, paddle boarding, canoeing etc (£12 for a 2-hour session).

Also the Aqua splash / total wipeout type things if there is one near you.

Trampoline parks are open.

Also as others have said, walks and bike rides are always good.

It's not up to the government to entertain your kids - plenty you can come up with by yourselves - parks, zoos, safari parks, national trust, the list goes on - are all open now

PG-13 doesn’t exist in Britain.

My kids have been out every single day. Getting exercise. We've been out for walks every single day of lockdown come rain or shine.

The parks are open now. The nature parks/trails/woods/beaches are open now. All free. Theme parks are open. Swimming pool are open. Maccies is half price if you eat in today! So there's stuff to do if you want to pay.

I agree that it would make sense for cinemas to do their usual holiday kids screenings if they are open. But it's their business and they decide what to do at the end of the day. But I'd hardly say not being able to see an old kids film at the cinema for more than it would cost me to watch it at home means there is nothing for kids to do!

It's a 12a officially but that's bu#ye the bye.

Why would a business care about your kids, I think they care more about their business so they can afford to pay their employees and in turn feed their kids.

Stick Frozen on at home if you want them to watch frozen.

There’s no swimming near us: the leisure centres haven’t reopened, the lidos are all over-16s only, the lake is over-8s only and the splashy kids’ water feature thingies in the parks have been shut down. Many of our playgrounds still haven’t had the swings reinstated. No soft play open. Thankfully we’re near a child-friendly museum with good gardens and activities, and a park with duck ponds for rainy days, but agree there’s not a lot else on.

Zoos etc are expensive – though cinema is, too. Some kids films would be good but I’d wager if the demand is shown to be there, they’ll put something on eventually. Have you tried contacting them, OP?

12A does, and means under-12s can watch with a parent or guardian’s supervision.

Blimey...I really wonder how on Earth I coped as a child of the 60s, I really do 😂

(Clue: I think I turned out ok, with just a bog standard park, a shared bike and a home made 'fishing net' made out of a stick and my mums old tights! Never caught any fish but we had a lot of fun trying 😂😂)

the zoos are open national trust , the beach the parks my dsis has been out lots with her kids

How about the local youth cricket club OP? Ours has training and matches all through the summer for 8yo and up.

@LividLaughLovely

12A does, and means under-12s can watch with a parent or guardian’s supervision.

Tbf to op, tenet looks awful

I understand the frustration though. I have a tiny baby and the lack of baby groups, hvs, breastfeeding support etc has been awful.

Are your kids as entitled as you?

It's a worldwide pandemic. It's not personal.

@FatalDistraction

Yes, UK. Tenet is PG-13.

www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/tenet-filmtrailer

It's a 12A.

Tbf the best part of the 70s was about playing out with friends, which is one thing that is trickier now.

You, as parents, are the ones who need to put in the thought

There’s plenty to do!

@GinWithRosie I was thinking the same about my 70’s childhood as an only child in a teeny village. No car, 3 channels on tv etc etc

Shame on nobody for nothing giving a shit about your kids’

So entitled!!

Alton towers, Drayton manor, light water valley etc are all open. As are most national trust places, playgrounds round here are open.
Beaches, countryside etc all available? We’ve been busy every day during the holidays.

@Sennetti

You, as parents, are the ones who need to put in the thought

There’s plenty to do!

@GinWithRosie I was thinking the same about my 70’s childhood as an only child in a teeny village. No car, 3 channels on tv etc etc

same here i was an only child too, i used to make camps indoors / in garden with old sheets, have tea parties in them with my favourite teddies [i ate their food for them an they were never hungry ] the only limits were my imagination - not my dm's. there was always something to do.

Erm doesn't that make you mega entitled that you want a cinema to cater for your children? Afraid it's time to do some parenting rather than rely on places you can throw money at entertain your children??

All our outdoor local attractions and many indoors are open. Next week, my DS has been invited to a treasure hunt round a local town, rock climbing session and a day out at a local wildlife park. Trampolining is also open.

We are also going camping for a weekend, have met up with friends in the park, got paddling pool and water toys out in the garden, bike rides and walks (incentivised with Pokemon Go!).

It's a little more tricky than a usual summer (mostly in terms of needing to book in advance) but not excessively so imo. The hardest thing for me is that I'm doing working and childcare at the same time! If I could plan more, I think we'd be able to do loads. Although DS is actually quite happy chilling at home.

@FatalDistraction

No, I am not entitled to anything. However, most places do not care that our DC have been stuck in for months on end. They only care about profits. Staff at our local pool have said that they are not opening the pool because they don't want to pay lifeguards and cleaners whilst the government are paying them. Usually this massive pool has swim lessons, parties and bouncy castles on all summer. So, yes total shame on them for not giving a shit about our kids.

I really doubt it's because they "don't want to pay lifeguards and cleaners while the government are paying them".

There are so many rules around swimming pools, and other leisure activities opening. So. Many. Rules. It's nothing like a 'usual' summer, so I have no idea why you expect it to be.

Businesses are ... businesses. They need to make a profit to keep going. They're not charities, or funded by the government. And as soon as they're open to the public they are liable for the health of their users. Risk assessments, extra cleaning, signage, legalities, and on and on. I can see why some haven't opened. It isn't in any way personal and you shouldn't think 'shame on them' as if they owe you. They don't. They're businesses making business decisions.