Dreading holidays

[wishfultinkerer]

WFH has been so stressful but I have leave coming up. And I dread it. I dread all the summer holidays. DD 15 only wants to be with friends so doesn’t want to go away with me and DP even if she can bring a friend. Can’t leave her on her own cause too young and there has been a few issues with alcohol. Even if we went away, what can you even do given the COVID situation? Sorry for the moan but feeling anxious and would welcome suggestions.

I think that realistically this isn’t going to be your best year holiday-wise. Often the way with 14/15 yo. Too old to enjoy being with you and too young to be independent. I would look at finding treats for yourself to look forward to and just try and get through this summer. If you relax a bit she might too - you might even manage to enjoy a few things together in short bursts?

It's ok to feel like that op. Same with our 14 year old ds. He is just not mature enough

Yes grim. I am making mine come away for a week (sc in uk) but am expecting sulks. Days out without her?(hide alcohol) Take her and friend somewhere (sea?) and let them loose then meet up later? Sleepovers with one friend? Lots of take-out?