We are due to go to France this week, travelling on Friday. Today, my son told me he does not want to go. He has had an issue with my wife since they had an argument over a week ago. This was before we were to take him to Manchester, my wife having booked a hotel for us to stay overnight before travelling back down to London. On that Saturday, he was to see the university, but decided that he did not want to go. Then he said that he had told my wife that he did not want to go, but as I pointed out, if that was the case and she was not listening, he should have mentioned this to me.
Today, my son and I went for a joint dog walk together. I was really happy, as was the dog who loves it when she is taken out by more than one person. It was during the walk, my son asked if he did not have to come with us on holiday. Among his reasons, was the argument that he had with my wife. He was hoping to stay with friends and then later his grandparents. Again, money has been lost, not loads, but some money. We are to drive over two days to the holiday cottage and have booked two rooms with four beds there and rooms for the trip back. If we had known that he did not want to come, we could have booked cheaper rooms. The holiday itself is in a cottage, so there is no loss of money for that.
His excuse also included that he did not know if he was meant to be going, which he had been told that he would be coming. When he was not speaking to his mother, we did say that his communication with her had to improve or he would be left with her parents for the two weeks. His communication did improve so we reassured him he would be able to come. But now he wants to not enjoy a holiday in the sun with a pool, but instead stay just outside London with his grandparents.
I know from my work that other teenagers can be far worse, but this is annoying. My wife and I are going to sleep on this and make a decision on the matter tomorrow morning.
