Teens in the City
New York City offers a virtual treasure chest of fun things to do for teenagers. This age group is generally the most difficult to please and appease while vacationing. They are too old for the kid stuff and too young to appreciate some of the more 'grown up' entertainment and of course, they don't want to look like they're having too much fun. From amusement parks to cyber cafes, from bookstores to malls and video arcades, to sporting events and sporting complexes New York City is a city that was almost made for teens to enjoy.
The trick to enjoying your New York City vacation while ensuring that your teen enjoys his or her time in the city is compromise. Agree to go watch the skateboarding in the park if he or she will suffer through a museum with you. You just might find that you each find something to enjoy about the other's activities. There are so many wonderful things to do and see in New York. You don't have to pay a lot of money in order to have a good time as many of these wonderful events are offered free or for very little cost. You can also purchase passes that allow free entrance to certain city attractions for one low fee. You will find that of the freebie offerings there is usually something that will appeal to various members of your family including your teens.
Compromise is a good idea on any vacation with friends or family and it teaches your teens an important lesson-their opinion matters to you. They also learn to compromise, to share time and experiences, and to think critically. They are forced to weight all the things they would like to do and select the things that matter most to them to do. This is a very good thing for people to learn as early as possible and will be an invaluable lesson, as they grow older and eventually begin making their own decisions in life as well. I even try to offer the younger children a voice in what's going on. I offer age appropriate choices and allow them to select the one that matters most to them.
Teens are often very hard to please or predict and their wants can change between the time it takes to open a pack of pop tarts and the time it takes to actually drop them in the toaster. Be aware of this when making plans with teens and go with the flow. You do not have to let your teen rule your vacation but by allowing him or her a voice in the decision making process you might all learn some important and interesting things about each other.
Girl teens are often easily distracted by shopping-while New York City has some of the trendiest boutiques you may want to see if you can talk her into some of them any consignment or secondhand stores that abound. You can call it 'vintage clothing' if you must in order to get her in the doors but you can score some awesome deals on clothes that look barely worn if that and she'll have some nice additions to her wardrobe for a fraction of their costs if new. There are also some wonderful outlet malls in NYC as well. The trick with shopping any of these stores is to know the prices of things. Some things are excellent bargains while others are not so much.
Teen boys will have a grand time at places such as Game Time Nation where they can play video games for endless hours. You can even try playing games together if you're brave enough. Fair warning offered here, teens are brutal in their victories and you will never live down your failures in the video game arena with them so study up before hand.
The most important thing to remember about vacationing with your teen is that you'd like them to have some fond memories of your time together, even during their teen years. Take care that you are including them in your plans rather than making their plans for them. It is time they are let into the decision making process to some degree even if it's allowing either or options or asking them to list a few things they'd like to do and you selecting from those. If you're having fun it is quite likely that they will eventually join in.
PPPPP
748
|
Broadway Makes New York Sing Whenever I think of a trip to New York City whether for a vacation or ... read more
Coney Island a New York Must If you've never been to New York City, you can't claim to have gone ... read more
Fabulous Fun for the Little Ones in NYC If you're looking for great off the wall fun things to do ... read more
Family Friendly New York City Many people forget that New York is a town full of families and plan their ... read more
Finding Bargain Basement Accommodations One of the things I've noticed through my many travels is that people often give up ... read more
Great Places to Play in New York New York actually has a great deal to offer young and old kids ... read more
New York City is a Gold Mine for the Nature Lover You probably don't realize that New York City is ... read more
New York City is a Shopper's Paradise New York is a treasure trove of so many things that it is ... read more
New York City of Diversity If you've never been to New York City, you may be surprised to know that ... read more
New York City on a Budget It Can be Done Despite common misconceptions, it is quite possible to enjoy many ... read more
New York Dining on a Dime Dining on the cheap in New York City isn't nearly as hard as you ... read more
New York for the Adrenaline Junkie For the fun loving thrill seeker New York City is one giant playground. Whether ... read more
New York for Youngsters If you're vacationing in New York City with children you may find that doing all outdoor ... read more
New York Fun Freebies for the Family New York City, other than being the city that never sleeps is also ... read more
New York Nightlife and Changing Directions The nightlife is a big part of the New York culture, there's no reason ... read more
New York Sports New York City is most definitely a city that loves its sports and cheers for the home ... read more
New York Wildlife New York City might be a jungle according to many but the animals can be found in ... read more
NYC Educational Entertainment Learning opportunities abound in New York City. These opportunities are not all in boring atmospheres or hallowed ... read more
NYC National Parks Offer Glimpse of History If you are considering a vacation in New York, planning ahead is the ... read more
Planning your NYC Vacation Makes all the Difference Whether you realize it or not, planning is the key to any ... read more
Relaxation New York City Style New York City is perhaps the busiest city in the world. The people here are ... read more
Shop for Art off the Beaten Path Art is one of many cultural draws in New York City. There are ... read more
Teens in the City New York City offers a virtual treasure chest of fun things to do for teenagers. This ... read more
The Blessings Of Vacations There are so many wonderful things to do and see in New York City. It's hard ... read more
The Incredible Value of the New York Pass If you're planning to visit New York City it really pays to ... read more
|
|
|
Disclaimer:
The Publisher has strived to be as accurate and complete as possible in
the creation of this website, notwithstanding the fact that he does not
warrant or represent at any time that the contents within are accurate
due to the rapidly changing nature of the Internet.
This site
is a common sense guide to Teens in the City. In practical advice websites,
like anything else in life, there are no guarantees of income made.
Readers are cautioned to reply on their own judgment about their
individual circumstances to act accordingly.
This site
is not intended for use as a source of legal, business, accounting or
financial advice. All readers are advised to seek services of competent
professionals in legal, business, accounting, and finance field.
Any
perceived slights of specific people or organizations are unintentional.
|