Where have we failed?

[Blondie]

Oh, and another thing my 15 y.o. is not wanting to miss is the physical endurance part of his ROTC training that starts the day we leave! He loves being pushed to the max. If his drill sargent says drop and give me 20, he'll give him 50!

 

[disney1990]

Kids these days are use to such a fast paced world -- and other, not to be named amusement parks, with fast, faster, fastest thrill rides. That said, I have 2 daughters that both (during their late teens) would have rather gone someplace other than Disney.

That said, they are now 28 and almost 21 and have gotten over that "teenage illness".

There's hope for you too -- it's definitely cureable with age.

 

[alliecats]

Everyone else seems to have gotten the memo, so what is a lock-in? I assume it is something where teens get locked in a big place, like gym or something, for several days. But why?

 

[poohandwendy]

If your teen is involved in an anti drug group, you have succeeded in many ways.

 

[AdventurerKat]

LOL. I wonder when the day is going to come that my sons say to me "Mom, do we HAVE to go to Disney AGAIN?"

 

[maddi]

WDW LOVR,

If I didn't know better, I think you were writing about our son. We too, live about 1.5 hours from Cedar Point (Continental)and our son has only been there once and really didn't care for it at all.

Our 17 year old isn't going with us either, he doesn't want to miss school or work(perfect attendance for 1.5 years). And like you, there is nothing WORSE than a sulking 17 year old at a theme park.

Our son is staying at his grandfather's house during our two week vacation but something we did was plan a mini weekend vacation about a month late to PA.

I keep wondering who he is...did aliens kidnapped that mouthy little 13 year old who thought we were the dumbest ppl on the face of the earth in exchange for this responsible young man??

Makes a parent proud when a child will pass up a two week vacation so they don't have to miss work! Or as my current 13 year old is now informing me, it's not cool to hang out with your parents at an amusement park.

Geez...wonder if the aliens will swap this 13 year old out soon??? I hate being dumb and not being cool

 

[drakethib]

Last night our 17 yr old son told us he would rather stay home and not miss school than go to WDW in Oct with the family.

He's normally a Disney fanatic who can't wait for the next trip. He said something about not missing the "lockin" his teen anti-drug group is having that weekend and he'd miss 3 days of school which he didn't want to do.

That's it, I questioned whether we were good parents before, but now I know we've failed miserably.

Oh well, we still have hope. Our 13 yr old son thinks his brother is crazy and he's not missing it for anything!

You haven't failed.

He is 17.

Girls, Girls, Girls.

That is where the foucs is now

 

[DisTeach1]

My 12 year old son actually said last night, "Mom, all you talk about is Disney World. It gets boring going there. We need to do other things." There's no hope for us.

 

['Canes Fan]

it's a girl. and I don't blame him. and there will be parties while you're gone.

 

[CherCrazy]

Sounds like a girl's involved!! Rut Roh!

Re: Universal....we had an extra day before a cruise a couple of years ago. The kids voted to go to IOA because teens really enjoy it. It was awful!! The lines were horrendous, everything kept breaking down. They were in line for Hulk for over 3 HOURS! Finally, they just gave up on it. They have no interest in going back now....which is good for DH & I. We totally did not say "I told you so"

 

[Beck's mom]

My 15 yo ds also said no to our Disney trip! Go figure! No way would I make him go! It turns out it's homecoming week, and I know he would hate to miss that (his first homecoming dance, and he's already asked the girl!). So he is staying with some very strict neighbors, and we will miss him!

 

[ksjayhawks]

Now if we could just figure out some way to cut his hair without him waking up

If you figure this one out, let me know!

Our ds12--almost 13--has decided to have longer hair. It is not outrageous, but drives me nuts at times!!

I keep threatening to cut it when he is asleep and he sleeps so soundly, I could probably do it!

Sounds like you have a great young man!

 

[Pig Pen]

Leave him at home. Why people insist on bringing their kids to WDW escapes me!

 

[WDW LOVR]

If you figure this one out, let me know!

Our ds12--almost 13--has decided to have longer hair. It is not outrageous, but drives me nuts at times!!

I keep threatening to cut it when he is asleep and he sleeps so soundly, I could probably do it!

Sounds like you have a great young man!

I don't really mind long hair as long as it's kept clean (which he does). I just don't like the bangs hanging in his eyes so much that he holds his head back and to the side so he can see!

But in all reality, if that's all we have to worry about, I'll take it. Of course the tie died tshirt for his senior pictures was a little much!

And for who ever asked what a lock in was, the group goes to a local church, and stays for a night or all weekend sometimes. No one is allowed to leave until a parent comes and signs for them, or if they're 18, they can't leave til its over, and they generally get high on life. Games, anti-drug skits, group discussions, etc. Being on the staff he's one of the group discussion leaders and participates in the skits etc. By being locked in there is no concern with anyone using the program as an excuse to be out all night without mom and dad knowing and get in trouble.

 

[Planogirl]

We've been going to Universal for a few years now thanks to pressure from DS. He likes Disney but Universal "rules".

We've gotten lucky though. We've had few breakdowns and the crowds have been manageable. I foresee a time when I'll get the "Disney again" thing. I wonder if it will ever happen with Universal.

 

[mark&sue]

I am dreading the day my daughter does not want to come with us.

I feel your pain. We are DVC members and am really hoping she wants to get married at WDW. She is only 11!



Susan

 

[crazee4mickey]

Whats her name??

That's exactly what I was thinking!!
As soon as our DS had a girlfriend we couldn't convince him to anywhere! I don't think I would force him to go though as it might make for some bitter feelings. Our last trip to WDW in 2004, we told our oldest this would probably be the last trip as a family we will take together since he was graduating--he came, we all had the time of our lives and next time we go, his girlfriend will come with us!

 

[Lil_Tink]

I wouldnt make him go. Me being a teen.