Nuclear families are a common concept but a challenging one to live with on a daily basis. In a situation where both parents work full-time, taking time out for kids can be a real challenge. But you don't have to compromise on your relationship with your kids, as vacations can give you respite from hectic routine and an opportunity to bond with your kids in a relaxed environment. So what are you waiting for? Plan out an exciting vacation around your dinner table tonight and learn more about your teen before its too late! 

No matter what your family structure is, parenting by default is a demanding job and it can bring your more challenges while trying to bond with your kids during vacations. But where there is will, there is a way. If you have made up your mind about bonding with your kids and spending some quality time together, we can suggest a number of ways to take the edge off this situation. So how do you plan a vacation that will help your teenager to bond with you? Here are few great ideas:

Let Them Drive

Don’t jump to conclusions that you know what your kids want! Discuss the idea and details of what your teen wants to do on a vacation. In fact take it a step further and let your teen research various vacation options. This will help them own the vacation and keep in control and involved into the whole idea.

Plan Around Them

Make sure that the decision you make concerning what and where the vacation will be offers a lot of recreational activities for your kids. Some of the most popular choices in this regard are cruises where they offer a lot of teens-centered activities like clubs, movies and parties. Vacationing near an amusement park or a family friendly beach is also a great idea.

Parents Can't Be Friends

Don’t use the vacationing period as an opportunity to replace your kid’s friends. Remember that you are a parent, the main authority figure, therefore you can not be a friend to your kids. In fact let your child bring along a friend on the vacation so they feel connected. If you cant afford to have that, then allow your child enough space for them to stay connected with their friends via the internet. Remember that it’s easier to bond with a comfortable and happy teen than with someone who you are having a hard time even adjusting with.

The Case Of Space

When it comes to making arrangements concerning accommodation, try to give your teen as much space as possible, since they need their space and privacy. Let them have a room to themselves so they can enjoy some time and space away from the family.

Let Them Fly

Train your teen to bear the weight of responsibility by giving them some freedom on vacation. It’s a vacation, so forget about curfews and junk food restrictions. Let your hair down and let them relax as well. Let your teen indulge in few activities apart from family group activities and let them experience bit of freedom as well as responsibility.