Organizing the family’s annual summer vacation has become increasingly complex due to the independence of growing teens and their individual schedules. What used to be a straightforward planning process now involves coordinating with work commitments and numerous personal interests—ranging from summer jobs to band camp. After a month of unproductive discussions with family members, the mother is faced with the frustrating realization that planning everyone’s availability for a special family trip may be impossible, prompting her to take the initiative and make decisions without their input this year.
I decided to make decisions without my kids. My oldest son graduates college this spring and I don't know where he'll be yet this summer.
It's been a hassle trying to find a period this summer where everyone is free. I'm starting to think that's impossible.
My family and I have been trying to plan our annual summer vacation for more than a month. We've left every conversation hanging so far.
I used to be able to make plans for them... Not everything is easy with small children, but making plans was much simpler.
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