would you let your 15 year old stay home for the weekend? (semi supervised)

[mandco]

we've just been away for the weekend and ds complained the whole time as he never wanted to go in the first place. He refused to do any of the activities on offer and just sat there looking miserable
he did apologise for being grumpy but it did put a bit of a downer on the time away.
I've booked to go away for another weekend later in the year and I'm wondering if I should let him stay home instead?
we'd only be about 1 hr away and his older brother would be able to stay overnight with him so he would have some supervision but he'd be home alone most of the day/evening as his brother would be at work. Other than being a whingy teen who's got a bit of an attitude at times and is more interested in gaming than anything family related he's no trouble and pretty responsible though if left to his own devices as long as he had food/drink & wifi I don't think he'd leave his room
He has asked about staying home so its something he would be happy to do
What would you do?

[Twin mummy]

Yes I'd let him and did leave my 16 year olds totally on their own (including overnight)for last year, we had a wonderful time and so did they.

[novocastrian]

yep & his older brother staying over is a bonus

[Flower2603]

My oldest son, who is 24 comes and stays with my sons when we're away for a couple of days. My oldest works, other sons are 17 and 16 and they all look after each other, the dogs and our home very well.

It all depends on the individual and as you say your son is sensible and would prefer to be at home, I think it sounds like a good compromise.

[buryboy]

Originally Posted by mandco

we've just been away for the weekend and ds complained the whole time as he never wanted to go in the first place. He refused to do any of the activities on offer and just sat there looking miserable
he did apologise for being grumpy but it did put a bit of a downer on the time away.
I've booked to go away for another weekend later in the year and I'm wondering if I should let him stay home instead?
we'd only be about 1 hr away and his older brother would be able to stay overnight with him so he would have some supervision but he'd be home alone most of the day/evening as his brother would be at work. Other than being a whingy teen who's got a bit of an attitude at times and is more interested in gaming than anything family related he's no trouble and pretty responsible though if left to his own devices as long as he had food/drink & wifi I don't think he'd leave his room
He has asked about staying home so its something he would be happy to do
What would you do?

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Do you leave him during the day at other times?
Eg schooldays do you both work and he lets himself in/out ?
If so then yes
He sounds like my 16 year old
My only issue would be if he is ‘ trained’ to leave the house locked should he go out

[Leggibone]

I was left with my brother at that age, for a week, my brother was working and home in the evening, we were fine. Leave him with dominoes money and a loaf of bread and they will be just fine! Though I would just tell him house is to be found as it is left and remind him to lock up if he pops out.

[JudyC]

So long as he can get in touch on his phone if needs be I don't see a problem if you know he is sensible.
Leave him home and enjoy the freedom

[Smilesonfaces]

It depends on your son and only you know that. We went away for a week and left son when he was 16. He was at work all day though. He is sensible and as long as he had food and WiFi he wouldn’t care. I wouldn’t leave daughter though !

An alternative would be could he take a friend away with you.

[Lell]

So long as his brother is there at night I would definitely leave him. We left our son overnight for a night on his own when he was 16. We were literally 20 mins away in case of an emergency

[hilz22]

I would definitely. I have sort of given up now on family weekends away. 17 and 13 year olds never want to come. I have left them alone overnight. And probably will do again.