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[quote=Anonymous]I don’t pack for teens that are not special needs. I explain to small kids how to pack, go over the process several times  when they are young and then you’re on your own.  For examples, always pack a extra days worth of clothes/underwear just in case.  Think through activities and events and be sure you’ve included appropriate attire. It may be easier to lay it all out on the bed so you can see/count easily during your final check.  If you’re doing overseas travel, you would explain the importance of always having at least one days worth of clothes in your carry-on. Etc,etc.  By fourth grade I’m merely double checking what you laid out or packed or I’m just verbally running down the checklist with the kid.  Teens: Trips is x days long, this is what is going on, we’re leaving a lot x time.

If you can’t pack for yourself by the time you are a teen you either don’t need to go anywhere (including to Grandma’s house) or you’re going to get real good at dealing with problems from failure to pack appropriately.  Some people need to learn the hard way.

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