Ok. I'm 11 years old. See, the summer is soon approaching. I LOVE the summer! But I'm afraid this summer won't be that great. My mom's super over protective. She doesn't let me go outside or anything. I'm always in my house. But my niece always comes during the summer and we have a blast! But my older brother(her father) has another baby. So I have 2 nieces now. She's really bad and too much to handle. And he has this rule. If the younger one can't come, the older one can't come. Him and their mom are divorced. So he doesn't see the girls that much. And he thinks the younger one is a little angel. She's about 2 years old. She's just too bad! Oh, and the older niece is only about 4 years younger than me so we get along great. My mom says she can't handle the younger one. So NaDeara(the older one.) can't come. So I'll basically be bored this summer. what do I do to have fun!? PLEASE ANSWER!
2007-03-14 07:38:42 · 9 answers · asked by Millsberry Expert!!! 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
sk this question again to get more answers. Just to let yau'll know.
2007-03-14 07:39:06 · update #1
I mean, I'll ask this question again.
2007-03-14 07:39:33 · update #2
If your mom won't let you go outside, maybe you can get her to enroll you in SOMETHING. It might be easier to get her to agree if it were something educational in some way. Do you have a Parks & Rec Dept there that has some kind of classes? I've lived in areas where the Parks Dept has had cooking classes and such. If it's a sport you want to enroll in, instead of telling your mom how much fun it would be, tell her that you are getting to an age where you are more concerned with health and fitness, and you'd learn discipline and teamwork in addition to getting in better shape. Do you go to church? If not, maybe your mom would let you go to a church that has a bus or van to pick people up with. Lots of churches have activities for kids, and you'd see others your age on Sundays. Plus many churches take the kids to camp for a week. Are there relatives you could go visit for a week or two? If your mom won't let you go out of the house, will she let you have ONE FRIEND at a time over? Is there anyplace you could do volunteer work, such as a lady with small kids who needs a mother's helper? There are also library programs in most libraries that have special things once/wk during the summer. You'd be at the top age of the kids there, but it might be something your mom could take you to and it would be something to do.
You could just sit down and talk to your mom. Do it at a time where she is not overly tired and is not busy, and when there has not been conflict recently in the home, especially between you two. DON'T tell her she is over-protective. Tell her that you are concerned that there won't be much to do over the summer without your niece there, and you'd like HER suggestions as to what you can do with your summer. If you'd like to try the other suggestion first, of trying to get her to enroll you in something, and that doesn't work, then you might try talking to her, but make sure there is a few weeks in between, or she'll feel like you are nagging her. It could also be that if you have a friend enrolling in something that your friend's mom could call your mom and offer to provide transportation to the class/activity.
2007-03-14 07:51:31 · answer #1 · answered by Cris O 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem. I know it is really hard, but you just have to do the best you can! I know this girl, she's a really great person. But, she always borrows stuff and then when she remembers to return it, it's all ruined. Oh, and she stole some stuff a couple times, but that's totally over. But see, now we can't do anything (she's a close friend) this whole summer, since her parents are afraid she'll do something stupid or whatever. For you, I suggest volunteering. From the sound of your posting, you really like kids. I'm sure there are child-care centers around your area; those are fun to volunteer at. If you can, definitely try that. Good luck, and have a great summer!
2007-03-20 21:10:42 · answer #2 · answered by dancrgirl94 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
O.K... 11 years old huh? Well, I have a 11 yr old and there is plenty reasons why she does not get to do everything she wants! Keep in mind that we have our reasons for not letting you all get to do everything you want. Trust that your mom is doing what she is doing because she have her reasons. Besides, she must not be all that bad, you are all on Yahoo Answers??????? My 11 year cannot even be on the internet w/o supervision!!
2007-03-20 22:59:03 · answer #3 · answered by Tjsmom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cant you invite friends from school over, or go to a friends house, maybe ask your mom if you can arrange lifts etc, if you could go out to pictures or park if there is a large group of you. ask your mom hows best to compromise with you. but remember shes only like it because she loves you. two year old tend be naughty, and shes probably playing up because she wants attention, and is upset at her mom and dad splitting, maybe you could organize something you could all do together, pool IN the garden etc good luck
2007-03-19 11:00:26 · answer #4 · answered by RACHEL B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The YMCA or YWCA is a great place to have fun and be around other kids your age! Ask your Mom to enroll you.
Love is the answer! Pandora
2007-03-21 19:09:36 · answer #5 · answered by Pandora R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you allowed to invite a friend your own age to spend the day at your place occassionally?
2007-03-22 09:41:08 · answer #6 · answered by holly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u should try to get them to let u go some where or just take those kids with u every where u go
2007-03-21 14:24:27 · answer #7 · answered by whitney baby girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to invite friends over
2007-03-20 21:11:08 · answer #8 · answered by 789512 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well, that's a shame. Try to get guitar hero, that would take up your time.
2007-03-14 15:12:18 · answer #9 · answered by Russly F 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋