Traveling with kids between 10-18 years is extremely
challenging because they are moody, stubborn, and many times lazy. However,
when you are parents, you have to travel with kids as a responsibility and
leisure both. Nevertheless, no matter what you do, sometimes the kids behave
dogged, and you can barely do anything about it, but a few solutions are
definitely there. You would never want to miss out on visiting the famous
places just because those little monsters were not ready to leave the bed
before 12 pm!
Tuck them in bed
early
The adult travelers are obviously sane enough that they have
to make the most of their time on the vacation. Your spouse and you may like to
chill from early in the morning until late in the evening, but the kids may
have no such interests. They may want to have a full night’s sleep so that they
can have the energy to travel in the morning. They would find the tourist
destinations interesting only when they have enough stamina in their body. So
let them sleep before 10 pm while you may talk over wine with your spouse as
long as you want.
Wake them up cleverly
You need to be tactful with kids to wake them up when
required. You may play a sweet song on your portable speakers, an audio book
that you want them to read, or let your pet do the job. Dogs are best at waking
up humans and the kids cannot resist them either. You should also go to the
kids and awaken them gently rather than shouting at them.
Give time to rumble
Almost everyone likes to stay in the bed after opening their
eyes, no wonder your children would also love to do that. If you want them to
wake up at 8 am, do it at 7:30 am so that they can take their time to simmer in
bed. Let them smile at the dreams they had or ask you questions about the day’s
plans as you bathe or arrange the clothes. Let them do anything they want while
they are in bed.
To get them going
Now that you have finally managed to wake up, you need to
boost them for the rest of the day. Keep them energized with fresh juices and
health drinks. Explain to them what you are going to do throughout the vacation
to create interest in them. They might get more excited at the mention of a few
places while the other spots may sound boring to them. Ask them if they want to
do something specific during the vacation, and fulfil those desires, if
possible. Assign them tasks like they may look for best Self-Drive Cars in Hyderabad or the best restaurants in Delhi,
which will also generate curiosity in them.
You may be interested in visiting the museums, but the
children have little attention span. They are more interested in adventure
parks and play areas. Do not shun their ideas; they are young bright kids after
all.
Hunger pangs
Hungry kids can ruin your entire day, or a few hours at
least, if you do not have anything to feed them. If you are at a place where
the food is expensive or the food stalls are too far, you need to carry a lot
of snacks with you. The children can also carry some snacks in their bags,
which also gives them a sense of responsibility. They will be active in their
mind about not losing their belongings and it also prepares them to share the
burden with their parents.
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