Parents should tell their teenagers that they're no longer children, but they can still do things with their families and it's good to make it as enjoyable as you can, said Wayne Rice, a youth minister from California who travels the country speaking about how to understand teenagers. But don't just drag teens along on a trip planned by the parents. It's hard to be in a bad mood when you're setting off on an adventure. Parents should recognize teens' need for independence and let them have some activities with their peers, Leite suggested. An example would be resorts that have teen groups.
Several families swear by the wisdom of bringing teens' friends.
You never take one child. When they're teenagers they like to stroll the beach looking at boys. If parents book a big trip far in advance, it's a good idea to buy trip cancellation insurance in case something comes up in a teenager's life at home that they don't want to miss, Hahs said. With a teenager, everything is crucial to make a certain event. They can't imagine not doing it.