I knew it was too good to last. The pre-holiday wind up has begun! How do I get DD2 on a plane?

[AtYourCervix]

Oh lordy here we go. (DD2 is 13, AS)

She's had since January to get used to the idea so not like it has been sprung on her. Been fine up until today and things are starting to feel a little tense. She's just had a paddy because the printer wouldn't work - resulting in an hour of shouting and swearing.

Oh lord how am I going to get her on a plane? Please tell me it will be ok?

Have you got anything she can get absorbed in on the plane? A favourite book or a new book by a favourite author, only for once she's on the plane, or something that may motivate her. My DS was happy with a new app on his IPod, but I don't know what rocks your DD's boat.

A huge bag of special 'aeroplane' sweets?

she doesn't do books. sweets and ipod may get her to the airport. if only she'd take medicines i could drug her (not really joking much) but she won't.

argh!

I'd save the big guns for the public places! You can put up with the tantrums in the car, but you need stuff to occupy her in the airport. Once in the air she can't get off. New iPod touch? DS? I've just got boys so I'm out of my depth.

she doesn't like anything much no hobbies/obsessions/interests.
ipod is probably the best way forward. will get her to sort out some new apps and music. and a hat to hide under - good plan.