Looks like im gonna be having a single parent holiday and wondered if any of you had any tips?
My son is 12, and his dad has only just left us, we go to Rhodes on wednesday, all inclusive.
Im hoping its not gonna be a total disaster - my son thinks a holiday without dad will be boring - and that I can manage to entertain us both.
Afraid of being all on my own for 2 weeks - billy no mates
I took my son away from age of around 4 on my own, and the first time was probably difficult as I had to carry everything, and I am not that strong, but I coped and things got easier. Your lad is 12 so he will be able to pull a case no doubt. I assume that the Hotel will have a pool and both of you can swim, there will no doubt be lots of other children and a few ball games later and he'll be having fun. There will no doubt be other single parents so don't feel as though you are the only ones you really won't be. Other couples will chat to you and vice versa, perhaps a trip to the local waterpark etc.
I am sure you will be fine - let us know how you get on xxxx
4 Years ago in Lido Di Jesolo, there was this single mother, and her 12 yr old girl, now the mother pretty much got the attention of most of the male guest, she was rather attractive, and wasnt affaid to show
Most of the couples help to look after the child, so the child ended up playing with the couple children, even to the fact, the child went on excursions with out the mother
I took my girls away on a single parent holiday in 2003 after I chucked their father out. At the time they were 6 and 7 so like you I was dreading it. Needn't have worried for one moment at all
Take this holiday and see it as a chance of maybe a new beginning for you and your son, but do be sure to come back and tell us how you got on
Hope you and your son have a really great time.
I'm sure he will be fine and soon make some mates, as for you stock up with lots of books and be determined to have a nice relaxing time.
Having gone through separation before I would recommend time abroad away from it all as the perfect opportunity to think things through and plan for your future.
Have you not got a friend who would fancy a week away for the cost of the admin fee to change names on the tickets?
Hope you have a great time,
Well to start with your lad is The Man of the house now so he will look after mum
whilst this is off topic - and I do agree with looking after Mum - I don't agree with the lad being made to think he is the Man of the House, he is a child and IMHO should not be made to think he is carrying the burden of looking after his Mum
Miss Pink wrote:Well to start with your lad is The Man of the house now so he will look after mum
whilst this is off topic - and I do agree with looking after Mum - I don't agree with the lad being made to think he is the Man of the House, he is a child and IMHO should not be made to think he is carrying the burden of looking after his Mum
You dont think its rite to expect him to drive to the airport then?
I'll try to not put pressure on my son and think the suggestion of him being the man of the house was made in a light hearted way, and of course at 12 yr old he will feel more protective of me in my situation !
The last post actually made me laugh, a treat when I've been either in tears or close to tears for days
Edited due to spelling mistake x
I'm sure you'll have a good time,a friend of ours chooses to holiday completely on her own and enjoys it very much,I wouldn't fancy eating on my own but think I'd enjoy having time to myself apart from that.It probably wouldn't cost much to change names and take a friend if you wanted.
The 1st few days you will most proberly be very self conscious, and may feel out of place, but every time we have gone away, there has "always " been other single paretns also on holiday.
I am certain you and your Son will be fine :-)
Roo
So will be a great time to get to know each other better....the friend and play mate will come out more in you ..... and you will see the little man of the future come out in him....
Dont look for whats missing ...its a new beginning....and your so lucky to be spending time with your son when he is all yours...and you are all his...smile chill out and enjoy what comes.... and no one else to worry about but you and your boy.....tweetie
Words of wisdom Tweetie
What a lovely way of looking at it Tweetie,very positive and very wise.
Very well said Tweetie
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