National Poll shows many parents struggle letting teens have independence on family vacations

Parents Aren’t Letting Their Teens Spread Their Wings On Vacations — And It’s Hurting Their Development

Tatiana Sviridova/Moment/Getty ImagesDo you remember going on vacation as a teenager? In my family, we spent most of the day together, but my brother and I had plenty of opportunities for excursions. We’d go to the shops along the beach, hit up the boardwalk, or get ice cream while our parents handled the younger siblings. We knew where and when to meet back up and really didn’t think much of it. But it seems that classic vacation experience is …

Parents cause teens to be anxious and depressed by making this one common mistake, experts warn

The C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health found that one in five parents say they have never allowed their teen to be away from them while on a trip.

National Poll shows many parents struggle letting teens have independence on family vacations

Parents' visions of family vacation time may not always match what their teens have in mind.

Poll finds parents reluctant to give kids more freedom on family trips

Many parents don’t feel comfortable giving their teens some freedom during a family trip, according to a new poll. It’s natural for teens to seek more independence, but parents sometimes are hesitant for a number of reasons, including safety. The new poll from the University of Michigan has found parents of girls are significantly more likely than parents of boys to worry about their teen being approached by a stranger, becoming frightened. C.S.…

The 10 ways to help your teenager safely spend time alone on a family holiday | National Poll on Children's Health

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