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Teenagers

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Holiday row

3 replies

Lexxxx · 25/08/2023 11:28

So we are away with my teens. DH me and three. 17 15 and 13
there was a row last night and all the kids sloped off. They were being annoying but nothing massive.DH got sick of the messing about at table. He later apologised and the oldest and youngest moved on but the middle one is still sulking.
he refused to come to breakfast with us and now is moping in his room refusing to come to pool or any activity.
What do sensible parents do here?
do you just ignore?
Im very over sensitive about people being unhappy and it’s really upsetting me and I am struggling to not beg.

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waterrat · 25/08/2023 11:43

Surely this kid just needs a bit of space? If it was an adult friend you would understand they need time on a holiday to get away from others.

Just be breezy and tell then where you all will be and leave them to it

SarahW09 · 26/08/2023 05:30

I would try and let him cool off even though teens are so stubborn. I hope it doesn't ruin your holiday!

rwalker · 26/08/2023 06:32

Leave them too it this is just typical teenage behaviour being pissed off at being told off they think there above it

holidays can be very intense as its the only time you spend such a vast amount of time together 24/7

if it wasn’t this it would be something else they just need a bit of time on there own

hovering around them is only going to make it worse leave them alone

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