Meet the Other Phone. Flexible and made to last.

Meet the Other Phone.
Flexible and made to last.

Buy now

Please or to access all these features

Teenagers

Parenting teenagers has its ups and downs. Get advice from Mumsnetters here.

Summer holiday recluse

2 replies

Wowwellokthen · 18/07/2021 15:07

I have made it out to Spain with my two teenagers (single parent) for a week of relaxation and sunshine.

Teen 1 (16) is having a great time; tennis, swimming, jet ski etc and coming out for meals and drinks in the evening.

Teen 2 (14) has not left the villa in 3 days....stays in the bedroom on devices and won't come out for meals/drinks out.

Should I ask that teen 2 comes out or leave them to it and not invite them on holiday again. They were both asked if they wanted to come and both said yes!

OP posts:
gill9152 · 18/07/2021 22:54

Hi
When I took my 13 yr old away for a week a couple of years ago he did the same. Majority of time wanted to stay in room and be on his devices. I ended up doing stuff on my own. Was crap. I don't know the solution sorry but wanted to share that Ive had the same happen xx

Remmy123 · 19/07/2021 08:55

Maybe turn wifi off between certain times so devices until 10 then again from 7pm? Or whatever time suits you.. that way it forces them out!

New posts on this thread. Refresh page