Spring Vacation: Teen
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Spring Break Trip
Asked by S.P. from Kansas City
on March 15, 2009
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Am I being unreasonable? My 15 year old wants to go on a Spring Break trip with a friend and her family and I am just not comfortable with it. I've met them before, ...
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- Where are they going? At that age, I would probably let her go. But it depends on where they are going. If they are going very far, I would probably be worried too.
- I say go with your gut!!! I have been convinced in the past to do things that my gut told me not to let my girls do and I usually ended up wishing I had just gone with...
- Maybe it's just because I watched "Taken" this weekend....but if you're not comfortable that's the end of the story. Gotta trust those instincts. You can come up wit...
17 Year Olds Going on Spring Break Without Parents
Asked by M.C. from Detroit
on March 3, 2012
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Arghhh...my daughter wants to go on spring break to FL with her friends. They plan on driving from MI to FL. Of course, no parents are going. I told my daughter, "n...
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- AFTER READING YOUR SO WHAT HAPPENED: Your job is not over, do not let her threaten you. Can your child support herself? Who did she expect to fund her trip? Tell...
- No way would she be going - case closed as far as I am concerned. Go broken record on her. No, no, decision final, don't ask again. As far as moving out she is th...
- Ahh NO They need at least one very responsible chaperone. There is too much temptation on Spring Break. Parties all day and night, drinking, drugs, sex with strange...
Vacation
Asked by M.C. from Raleigh
on July 25, 2009
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Hey Mama's! I'm just wondering what your thoughts are on a vacation situation. See I know a mom who is going on vacation for a week and leaving her two kids (4 yrs. ...
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- heck no this isnt selfish. if i could make the arrangements i would do the same!
- No, I don't think it's selfish. Moms need time to relax and rejuvenate and no one is going to make that happen for us. Good for her that she arranged everything so tha...
- My parents never took us along on their vacations. They would leave my brother and I with our grandparents and go off in their car for a week. They didn't say where ...
Family Vacation
Asked by L.T. from Dallas
on January 26, 2010
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We are driving to Destin, Fl. for our family vacation this summer. I have three kids (3yrs, 2yrs, and 5mo) and my parents are joining us!!! Does anyone have any condo...
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- We go to Sandestin (slightly east of Destin) every year. We always stay at the Hilton Golf Resort and Spa and LOVE IT. We are heading back this year for Spring Break...
- We went about 5 years ago to Destin and we stayed at Hidden Dunes Beach & Tennis Resort - www.resortsrealty.com, 9815 US Highway 98 W, Destin - ###-###-####. It had be...
- We stayed at the Silver Shells property last year - the St. Lucia building and really liked it. We rented a 3 bedroom/3 bath condo through VRBO. We had a semi-obstru...
Your Favorite Family Vacation
Asked by H.S. from Cincinnati
on December 18, 2010
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My family of 4 have never gone on vacation alone. As a matter of fact, before children, my husband and I had never gone anywhere alone. Our honeymoon actually included...
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- My favorite family vacation is anywhere outside of the United States. Somewhere totally different, with different cultures. I think it helps children learn more about ...
- Our favorite would be the 2 trips to Hawaii and whale watcing trips. When daughter was 2 we started the DisneyWorld thing and did it every 2 yrs until she was 14. W...
- My favorite family vacation was just last year in 2009. And my kids were 15 and 19 at the time! The short version is that we were flying to Atlanta for a day or two b...
What's Your Favorite Vacation Spot and Why?
Asked by P.M. from Harrisburg
on April 9, 2012
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We're behind in planning for summer vacation. There are 4 of us...who each have a different idea.
1. I'd like to go to the beach (any beach, either coast would be...
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- I love to go to new places, so it is hard to pick a favorite. We do weekend trips here in Texas -- just got back from the San Angelo area and the bluebonnets and othe...
- I don't have one favorite spot because I like to see new places, but Hawaii was probably our best ever family vacation. It was beautiful and had a mix of activities--...
- Here's my thought: Road trip. Head to FL (Disney) by way of North Carolina. Go through the mountains to get there and stay there for a couple of days. Stop in My...
Vacation Time Spent w/Stepson
Asked by N.M. from Hartford
on March 31, 2011
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hello Ladies, I need help.
A little history: I am a step-MOM to a 12yo boy. I have been his mommy since he was 1.5yo, I have done everything Mommy's do for this chil...
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- Yes, it's ok to say NO, and you should continue to do so. You are not "mommy" as you stated, he has a mommy. His mommy and daddy need to start taking responsibility.
- Why can't you spend time with your 4yo son and your husband actually do something and spend time with the older son? No offense, but your husband sounds like he's on t...
- Some of it sounds like typical pre-teen/teen behavior. And some of it sounds like an overworked woman who just needs a break. My own mom sent me to my grandmother's wh...
Texas Vacation, Possibly Need Indoor Activities!!
Asked by M.G. from Kansas City
on March 9, 2012
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We are headed to Dallas on Sunday and then on to San Antonio next Tuesday or Wednesday for our Spring Break vacation. The weather forecast is not too great some days....
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- I just wanted to let you know that there is only a 30% chance of rain on Sunday and the high is 66. After that it's supposed to be sunny and near 80 each day. :) ...
- Here are my picks: http://www.whirlyballplano.com/default.aspx http://beta.studiomoviegrill.com/Default.aspx http://natureandscience.org/ http://stadium.da...
- The Dallas World Aquarium is awesome for kids and adults. I think anyone interested in history would want to see the Sixth Floor Museum and it is close to the aquariu...
Family Vacation for Kids of Different Ages
Asked by L.F. from Los Angeles
on November 27, 2011
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My sister in law would like to take my nephew for a big family vacation next year as a celebration for his high school gradyatio. we are trying to find a trip that is ...
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- Yosemite? Yellowstone? Some outdoor venue that would have something for everyone.
- Disney. Have the 19 year old take a friend. Do some stuff as a family, some stuff just for the little ones and the young adults can go do their own thing for a while...
- I agree with all...a cruise. Has things for all groups. I really suggest letting him bring a friend also.
16 Year Old Daughter - Moved Out
Asked by C.W. from Los Angeles
on October 1, 2008
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About a month ago, my 16 Year old daughter moved out. One night, during an argument she called her father who I've been divorced from since she was about 2 to pick he...
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- Hi C.: The question here is, who has primary custody of your daughter? If you were awarded custody at the time of your divorce,then until your daughter is an adult,or...
- When my daughter was 14, she decided she wanted to go live with her dad who was not particularly involved in her life. It tore me up also. We arranged a place to mee...
- she will return. She is a teenager and being one. Also, it is not a bad thing, FOR HER, to think of her dad, as a rescuer.As big a dope as you know he is, it is a goo...
