Amusement parks, hiking trails and many other vacation activities do not need to be done as a group. If your teens want to be independent, let them. Of course, you need to establish some safety rules, like always having a buddy and a check-in time. But there is no reason a teenagers need to stick to mom and dad’s side.
If you will be visiting family for your vacation, call ahead and see if there is an activity your teen can attend for a day or two in their town. A day pass at a town pool, roaming through a galleria with cousins or anything that is different from your teen’s normal routine. This will make the vacation more exciting for your teen thereby less stressful for you.
