Holiday- what would you do?

[Guest]

I couldn’t go on holiday without without the kids. For me however much I would love the break it just wouldn’t be the same. Plus for me there will be many holidays when they are adults.

[KarenG]

I would and have gone away without our children.

But I think right now, with all the uncertainty, it would not feel right to do that, for me. But it’s a personal decision.

[Cherrypie]

Originally Posted by Princess Ariel

We had planned to go to Orlando in December this year, however due to everything that’s going on we decided to cancel.
I have been holding out hope that we may be able to get a last minute getaway somewhere in December, however I’m losing hope that restrictions will be lifted at any of the destinations we’ve been looking at (because of time of year would be looking at Canary Islands or Caribbean)

I have a week off at the beginning of September and DH would be able to transfer one of his December weeks and I have been thinking of just the two of us getting away then instead (prob Greece or Turkey)

My dilemma is that DS (12) wouldn’t be able to come because of going back to school so I feel a bit guilty about thinking of going without him. We have had weekends away in Blackpool and Alton Towers and are planning a weekend in Chester and returning to Blackpool in October with my other DS and his girlfriend too so it’s not like DS hasn’t been anywhere this year but I feel torn!

I probably should add that DH and I haven’t been away together for almost two years either.

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I’d say he might need a bit of support for going back - they all will x

[Blue nose]

I too go away without my kids. I personally think as a couple we need time as partners and not parents. This year is different though. I couldn't have a holiday without them.

Could you maybe just get overnight somewhere if you really need the break? I'm sure DS would love some grandparent time. An overnight stay doesn't feel like s holiday but gives you time away, at a push two nights but more of a city break than a family holiday destination.

[katiec68]

Im always in the minority for this one but I cannot see any reason why parents HAVE to ALWAYS go on holiday with their kids! (Even Orlando!)

Maybe this year is a little different but i am not a believer in the apron strings being tied until they are 18!

How are they ever supposed to learn anything that way?

[djewkes]

I think my point of view is coloured by the fact that my parents stopped taking me on holiday with them when I was 15, I didn’t have the choice and was left home alone with Aunty across the road keeping an eye on me. I basically lived, cooked and cleaned for myself at for the week. I would have liked the option to go with them but wasn’t offered. I think that’s why I say don’t leave him...

[Princess Ariel]

Originally Posted by djewkes

I think my point of view is coloured by the fact that my parents stopped taking me on holiday with them when I was 15, I didn’t have the choice and was left home alone with Aunty across the road keeping an eye on me. I basically lived, cooked and cleaned for myself at for the week. I would have liked the option to go with them but wasn’t offered. I think that’s why I say don’t leave him...

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My apologies if this is out of turn but that’s truly heartbreaking, at 15 you are still a child, fair enough if you were given a choice but to not even be offered that and to be left on your own seems very harsh.

I would never leave him on his own. It’s very rare we go anywhere without the kids as we are very family orientated.

[Princess Ariel]

Originally Posted by Blue nose

I too go away without my kids. I personally think as a couple we need time as partners and not parents. This year is different though. I couldn't have a holiday without them.

Could you maybe just get overnight somewhere if you really need the break? I'm sure DS would love some grandparent time. An overnight stay doesn't feel like s holiday but gives you time away, at a push two nights but more of a city break than a family holiday destination.

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I’ve been looking at weekend city breaks as an alternative

[Ciano]

I couldn't do it but my 11 yr old would never let us anyhow! If she thought she was missing out on a holiday she would be hiding in the case!
Sounds like you need a break thou hope you get one!

[djewkes]

Originally Posted by Princess Ariel

My apologies if this is out of turn but that’s truly heartbreaking, at 15 you are still a child, fair enough if you were given a choice but to not even be offered that and to be left on your own seems very harsh.

I would never leave him on his own. It’s very rare we go anywhere without the kids as we are very family orientated.

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