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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]If you didn't enroll them in camp, what are they supposed to do? They can't get a job.

As long as (a few easy) chores are done, their rooms are clean, and they get up and dressed by 11 am my teens can do pretty much whatever they want when they're not at camp or on family vacation. The school year is so hectic and stressful they deserve the down time. DD has been watching a lot of British Bake-off. DS does who knows what on the internet, but he's also more likely to want to hang out with friends. I try to be available in the evenings to take them to the movies or to friends' since they can't drive yet.

I remember the pressure to make summer great and always being disappointed when it was hard to meet up with friends and make plans happen and being sad about it and feeling lame and friendless. I don't want my kids to feel that pressure or be bummed out that they're not on exciting summer adventures every day. [/quote]

They can get a job at 14.  I had one.  You need a workers permit with your parents permission.  [/quote]

[b]Who hires 14 year olds these days?[/b] [/quote]

Me!!! Please!! I need someone to come over and play with my toddler while I do laundry, shower, pay bills, answer emails etc. A 14 year old would be perfect for this![/quote]

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