Hi,
I've a 15 year old (sept birthday) that doesn't want to go abroad. A 13 yo that's desperate to go abroad. Do you think a Sept holiday leaving the (give or take a few days) 16 yo is a ridic idea? I'd never get her to agree to stay with a relative, and you can't really ask someone to watch her for a week. Technically she could move out the following week. She's relatively sensible (other than a rough patch last year) and loves her own company. I actually think having to look after herself for a week could bring her on in many ways. Her gran is a 2 mins drive away in emergencies. What's your thoughts?
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unbelievablescenes · 08/02/2024 10:27
Rollergirl11 · 08/02/2024 10:57
I wouldn’t do it. You’d be in another country if anything went wrong! Why can’t Gran who is 2 mins away stay for the week? Seems like you’re giving your still 15 yr old DD too much say here! She won’t come away yet refuses to stay with a relative?? Who is the adult here??! Why are you letting her call the shots? Perfectly acceptable compromise is she doesn’t have to come but someone has to stay with her at home? 🤷♀️
Rollergirl11 · 08/02/2024 11:05
It’s not just getting herself to school though. It will be the start of a new school year and I’m assuming the start of Year 11 which is a very important year. All seems rather blasé to be honest.
Rollergirl11 · 08/02/2024 11:08
And I doubt the school would take too kindly to it if they found out a 15 yr old was home alone while her mum went on holiday. They would probably be duty bound to report to the appropriate authorities.
Rollergirl11 · 08/02/2024 11:08
And I doubt the school would take too kindly to it if they found out a 15 yr old was home alone while her mum went on holiday. They would probably be duty bound to report to the appropriate authorities.
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