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When planning a family holiday, it is easy for adults to take over everything. After all, you have the best interests of everyone and want the trip to go smoothly. But have you ever thought about involving your kids in planning the itinerary? Here is why giving them a say in what you will do each day can make your holiday even better.
When kids help make decisions, it shows them that they are an important part of the family, and not just someone who follows the rules. This builds their confidence and teaches them that their thoughts are valuable. It also helps them feel more responsible for how the trip turns out, which is a big life lesson in itself. And, when they know they helped plan the holiday, they will be much happier and more excited.
Planning a trip together makes kids even more excited about going. When they pick places they really want to visit, they start dreaming about it. They will ask lots of questions, talk about it all the time, and even help you pack without a fuss. Getting kids excited before the trip also gives them a more positive attitude during the holiday, even when little things don’t go exactly as planned.
Most of us have been there, where you are on a holiday and your kids start whining, get bored or don’t want to do things. When kids help plan the trip, they are more likely to enjoy what you are doing because it was partly their choice. They won’t feel like they are being dragged around from place to place.
Instead of asking a huge, open question like, “What do you want to do?”, give them a few clear choices. For example, "Would you rather visit the zoo, go to the beach, or go to the science museum?" This keeps things simple for them and easy for you. It also means you can control the choices so they fit within your plans, budget, and timing.
Gently explain what’s possible and what’s not. Before planning together, tell your kids simple rules like, “We can pick one big activity each day," or "We can only visit places within one hour of the hotel." This helps them understand the limits, so they don’t get upset if their first big dream can’t happen this time.
Sometimes, kids might choose something that is just not possible. Maybe they will suggest going to a theme park that is too far away from where you are staying during the holiday, or a place that is closed. When this happens, just stay calm and kindly explain in simple words why it won’t work, and offer another choice. Kids are usually happy and will understand better if they feel you listened to them and didn’t just flat out say "no".
Involving kids in planning your holiday itinerary is one of the best things you can do. When everyone feels included and is excited, it can turn an ordinary trip into an unforgettable adventure full of laughter and special family moments.
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