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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I wouldn't take him to LA or out of state but would consider a day trip or something local with him.

I woukd jump at the opportunity to spend time with my teen but wouldn't allow myself to be manipulated.

I would turn it around and point out how unfair to his siblings it would be if I took him on a trip and didn't take the rest of the family.

Ask him what he's interested?  Maybe he likes anime, take him to an anime conference.   Maybe he likes tech, take him to a tech event.  Please do something surrounding his interest.    I have a kid who likes collecting shark teeth.  Do that with him.  [/quote]

“Manipulated.” Some of you have shockingly poor emotional skills.[/quote]

If I travel for work is my spouse entitled to a trip because I got to go?

Travel sports or travel to academic events are no different than work travel imo.  This kid deserves one on one time but doesn't get arbitrary travel.[/quote]

That’s right because he hasn’t “earned” it. How sad that only kids who produce for their parents get money spent on them. [/quote]

Oh come on, it really isn’t typical for a family to take one kid on a vacation somewhere and leave siblings at home. Demanding that is just being a spoiled brat. Trips with a parent for contests are different.[/quote]

We do!  It is fun one on one time.  Took my daughter on a trip last summer and my son on one in the fall.  They were great times.[/quote]

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