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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Absent special circumstances, like abuse or some special needs, there is no way I’d allow my 14 year old to decide to disrupt family traditions so he can play video games. Sometimes you have to do things that you don’t feel like doing when you’re part of a family.

I can’t imagine how you told your family that you weren’t coming so your kid could spend the day playing video games. No wonder they are hurt. It’s not like some great opportunity came up. [/quote]

I didn't tell them he wanted to play video games. I told them, "this year we want to do a small Thanksgiving, just DH, DS and I. Nothing too overwhelming, but we will hang out next time around". And they flipped.[/quote]

You're fine. Hold the line.  When you set a boundary or change behaviors, it is normal for other family members to object. Sometimes they object loudly. If you give in to the family tantrum, they will know that they can bully you to get their way.  Don't give in to bullies. Even if you never skip another holiday, skip this one so that they know that you won't be bullied. [/quote]

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