Summer holidays

[Penpusher73]

Dd 16 finished exams a few weeks ago. Afterwards we had prom and the elation of not being at school so a few lie ins and pleasure in doing exactly what she wanted. Then she went on a mini break with her dad who had some extra holidays owed to him. Since then she’s had a few days out as a family at a theme park, shopping and long dog walks in the country. She also has some musical hobbies that keep her busy.
unfortunately we live in an isolated rural position where she can’t get to places without us driving her and so a holiday job is out of the question with us both working. Her friends are lovely but not proactive at all in organising meet ups and any suggestions from me to do so don’t meet a positive response.
I suppose I’m just worried that she’s fed up at home. When I ask she says she’s fine.
She spends her days playing her instruments, singing, gaming and watching Netflix. She spends time with the dogs and walking them. We have some gym equipment so she can exercise when she wants.
what are your 16 years olds doing this summer?

My dd isn't 16 but we have just had her friend over to stay for half the week. That kept her occupied. I encourage sleepovers. Theyve gone on bike rides, painted, played boardgames as well as netflix.

Pretty much the same. She has met up with friends a few times, practicing guitar, mooching about a bit. She volunteers once a week. She went to see family in Scotland after gcse's and we've had a family holiday. She's looking for a job but not having any luck so far.

Kneeikethese- volunteering might be a good idea! Less pressure and might be able to be more flexible with times so we can take her between working. Thank you - top tip!

Look at NCS

My son volunteered at a food bank last summer, once a week. But it is hard to find places that will allow under 16s without an adult, I had to go too, fortunately I could fit it in using flexi time (I mainly WFH so was allowed to pop out for a couple of hours)

My son has just finished his GCSEs and spent a week recovering. Then another couple we saw a friend or family maybe twice a week. He started getting bored around week 4, when both his friends that he games with were away.

He's now had a week at NCS, then a week at home this week (one sleepover with friends), then away the weekend and home again for a week when I will encourage him to get the bus to see a friend. He's then going to family for 5 days and it'll be results soon after, then a family holiday the last full week.

When he is at home with nothing planned we have agreed 30mins at least of exercise (he walks fast on a fold out walking pad while watching telly) and at least an hour on something for the brain ..bridging work and reading. He does chores around the place too which breaks up the day. It is hard when their various friends are not easy to get to or are away at various times.