My daughter is 15 and started living with me a few months ago. She was living with her father in another state from age 10 to 15.
Now that she is off for two weeks, she is complaining that she is going to be bored. I feel the pressure to take her on day trips,etc when I would just like to stay home. Its like I have to entertain her because she does not have too many friends here.
Yesterday, we went on day trip and then to the mall. She did not like the day trip and then left my camera somewhere by accident at the mall.
I don't know how to handle her long face if we don't go anywhere. I am upset about her losing the camera, but don't know what to do about that also.
How should I keep her busy while not spending too much money and getting what I need to done also?
2007-12-23 01:08:46 · 11 answers · asked by Stareyes 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I think she's being somewhat difficult and you want to make her happy. So, a lot of the suggestions were really good ones. I think you should just present some of the ideas not by asking her ahead of time. Just announce that today is our cookie baking day. Or today is crafting day. It's a new tradition. Every year we make an ornament to place on the tree. Invite a friend with someone her age to come over. It always helps when there is someone else they can just sit and listen to music or go for a walk together and talk with. Good luck and happy holidays.
2007-12-23 17:28:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well first in the afternoon take her 2 a big mall were teenagers go leave her alone some were u got 2 a shop so she might meet ppl ask ur friends if they have teenagers and want 2 go the the mall with them like go bowling or park and stuff at the mall do u see her stare at something she wants or she talks about buy it in the christmas break so she get busy with it thats all ive got try it and see what happens.
Hope i helped u =D !!!!
ps: im just 10 years old but im smart and i have a mind of a teenager.
2007-12-23 01:19:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm around her age myself. Is there anything she really likes to do? like reading or something? Then you coulld go out just for one day to get some magazines or a good book or two. What about a game? Maybe together you could play a board game or a card game, and if there's one she doesn't know, you could teach her. How about baking/cooking? If she likes that, maybe spend a day making cookies. Cut-out cookies in holiday shapes are fun, I make those over break. Maybe one day you could rent a movie she's been wanting to see and you could relax and watch it with a nice warm mug of cocoa. Hope these ideas might help. Happy Holidays!
2007-12-23 01:17:29 · answer #3 · answered by miss hannah 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
.It is difficult to advise for a child because they have different interests, try to find out what her interests are, and what your daughter likes doing the most, then see if there is any thing that you can enjoy doing together at home. A little time spent with your daughter having fun can be very rewarding
2007-12-23 01:23:18 · answer #4 · answered by sprockit 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rent some movies or a few video games to play.
Talk a walk in the woods.
Don't be afraid to let her help out a bit with some of the housework - it makes you appreciate the free time more.
2007-12-23 01:14:32 · answer #5 · answered by Mr Answerman 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I recently picked up some christmas ornament kits at Hobby Lobby... you put them together... beads and wire... really cute.
They have kits for 5 ornaments and kits for more of them... really cute angels, crosses, stars, snowflakes and the like.
These things tend to become heirlooms and make excellent gifts.
If she is into crafts, that may be your answer.
2007-12-23 13:00:29 · answer #6 · answered by revsuzanne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the movies together. If you know other kids in the neighborhood, have them over so they can befriend each other. What about the internet? She can use it to speak with her friends, but you need to monitor her moves without letting her see that.
2007-12-23 01:13:01 · answer #7 · answered by Moi 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could do some good ole' baking with her.. christmas cookies/cakes.. most kids like to think that they are helping by doing things like this.. Its also an incentive for her as she will get scrummy treats at the end of it.. Fairy cakes or biscuits are so easy to make and they are cheap.
2007-12-23 01:12:27 · answer #8 · answered by The sex Dr 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
seems like your daughter is purposely giving you a show because she can tell that you are trying so hard. If she can't have fun then it is her choice.
2007-12-23 01:14:23 · answer #9 · answered by Trisha heart 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
All she needs is another teenager to kill her boredom. Surely you know one to introduce her to.
2007-12-23 01:12:32 · answer #10 · answered by dreamgirl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋