It’s almost that time of year, again. Kids will be out of school, days will be warmer (and longer), and families will begin planning vacations. If you have a teenager, he may be shunning the idea of traveling with his family. Rather than leave him home alone, or endure seven to 14 days of his sulking, a mom from Florida offers an alternative.
“I have learned that when we involve our two teens (12 and 15) in the planning of our summer vacations, we all enjoy ourselves better. Involve your children in the planning of your next trip. Ask them what kind of trip they want to go on (camping, car travel, beach trip, rent a cabin, etc.), what specific place they want to visit and what they want to do along the way. Bring them along to the travel agent and encourage them to read the travel brochures. Involve them in mapping out your itinerary.” [Source: The Oakland (CA) Tribune]
You might also consider giving your teenager a choice between family vacation and summer camp. If you’d rather keep the whole family together, consider inviting another family to come along – especially one that has teenagers.
For parents of teens with ADHD, emotional issues or behavioral disorders, an alternative summer camp might be just the answer. Many of these programs provide not only an enjoyable slate of summertime activities, but also help campers deal with the issues that have been preventing them from achieving to their true potential.
Posted By: Stefanie Hamilton