Pantomime resistance

[FabFitFifties]

My just turned 12 year old is saying he doesn't want to go to any pantomimes this year. I had a dread of this last year, so we did 3 🤣, which he did enjoy. Despite anticipating this, I'm still gutted.
YABU - give the kid a break, he's growing up
YANBU - keep chipping away, until he cracks.

Every time he says that, just say "oh yes you do!"

He will probably have a great time if you took him to one - my youngest sister was like this, said she didn't want to do anything family fun related, always had the best time when we actually went!

Having done three last year he is probably bored of them!

can he skip this years and then ask him again next?

Panto is shit. The kid is right

I love pantos but he's old enough now to have his own opinion.

They always freaked me out as a kid. I think at 12 and having done THREE last year he's probably over them.

They're not that funny for tweens/teens and become cringy and a bit embarrassing.

It's only then as adults that the nostalgia draws us back in.

Three last year was kill or cure. Alas it didn’t go your way.

He is a child who automatically says no to things, but enjoys them if you can get him there. That's what is making me undecided as to whether to persue- though if we don't book now we won't get tickets. He'd be furious if I just booked, without a yes. I suppose I'm trying to find out if I'm being ridiculous expecting a 12 year old to want to go a panto with his parents. Is this normal for his age? If so, I'll drop it.

I wouldn't be going toe to toe with him. He has declined, respect his opinion.

Nb if you went ahead and bought tickets, and he baulked on the day, how would you get him there? You can't stuff him under your arm like a toddler.

I've never really liked pantomimes, either being in the cast of one or in the audience. Could you book and go with an adult friend instead if you want to go but he really doesn't?

Oh no it isn't.

Exactly - I won't book without a yes. It's a bummer when you only have 1 child, and they grow out of these phases. I don't think it would have been ethical to have another, just so I could keep going to panto etc though🤔

Twelve is peak resistance, I think- they don't want anyone to think they're enjoying it as a little kid would. You have to wait until they come out the other side of that.

If you enjoy it, go with your partner or a friend. You're allowed to enjoy this stuff without a child with you 😁

I love the idea of having more kids just to go to Panto 😂😂

OK, thankyou everyone, I'm going to have one last go, then give in gracefully, and either book on my own, or be content with the things I have booked with friends.

I hate panto. Why is it so long?

Every time he says that, just say "oh yes you do!"

Every time.

Go without him?
I go on ith just my fiance 😂

Is it the panto you want to see or do you just want to do a Christmas activity with him? If it’s the latter, find something else you can do together.

I hate panto too, I don’t blame him!

Go with a friend. I'm so glad I now have the excuse of grandchildren, to go to the panto with them.

I don't blame him at all!

I definitely won't be having any more children for this purpose at 53 😁

I heard Pantomime Resistance on 6Music the other day

Can you go to something else instead? At 12 a pantomime is hardly compelling. A musical might be a better fit.

I don't blame him , I always hated them. Not fair to try and force him.

Oh yes it is