{"id":65374,"date":"2024-07-09T06:00:55","date_gmt":"2024-07-09T10:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/?p=65374"},"modified":"2026-02-11T11:32:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T16:32:29","slug":"encouraging-independence-in-teens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/encouraging-independence-in-teens\/","title":{"rendered":"Encouraging Independence in Teens During Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/encouraging-independence-in-teens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-65375 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240612_121323754.jpg\" alt=\"Encouraging Independence\" width=\"675\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240612_121323754.jpg 675w, https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240612_121323754-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/a><em>Encouraging Independence in Teens During Summer ~ <\/em><br \/>\n<em>Written by Debbie Douse of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anadventurouseducation.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">An Adventurous Education<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>I have an honest admission to make here: I like to be in control, preferably with an efficient plan of action! Delegation and asking for help do not come naturally for me.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I\u2019m guilty of doing things for my teens that they could not only do for themselves, but would hugely benefit from completing without my input. <\/strong>This is especially true during term time, when our lives are at their busiest, as we juggle many extracurricular activities alongside their academics.<\/p>\n<p>During the summer however, we take a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anadventurouseducation.com\/2021\/09\/02\/the-benefits-of-the-long-summer-holiday\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">long 9-week break,<\/a> which offers a complete change of pace. Here there is time for me to surrender control and support my teens in developing critical independence skills for the future.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re focusing on three simple areas this summer on encouraging independence:<\/p>\n<h2>Encouraging Independence in Teens During Summer<\/h2>\n<h3><strong>1. Completion of a Real-Life Project<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Giving your teen full responsibility for delivering a real-life project brings so many opportunities for growth and learning.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Examples might be redecorating their room; selling their old books; managing a patch of the garden; organizing a summer party or holiday; restoring an old piece of furniture; hosting a fundraiser for a local charity; setting up and running a small business; coordinating a long walk and camp-out; or launching a YouTube channel.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This autumn, we\u2019re planning a 4-week road trip to explore the beautiful country of Spain. Over the summer, my two teens will jointly manage planning the logistics for this project. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This will include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Formulating our route, liaising with our Spanish tutor for advice.<\/li>\n<li>Managing the budget.<\/li>\n<li>Agreeing time spent in each location.<\/li>\n<li>Sourcing and booking accommodation.<\/li>\n<li>Deciding (and compromising!) on which activities to do\/places to visit, balancing everyone\u2019s interests, and booking ahead where required.<\/li>\n<li>Learning about the different places we\u2019ll explore.<\/li>\n<li>Writing a packing list.<\/li>\n<li>Determining how much homeschool work we\u2019ll do during the trip.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Through projects, a whole variety of skills can be practiced, such as goal setting, communication, teamwork, time management, negotiation, budgeting, researching and more. Ours won\u2019t be plain sailing &#8211; they\u2019re siblings so compromise isn\u2019t easy!<\/p>\n<p><strong>However, achieving such a project, even in imperfectly, will boost their sense of being independent young adults.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Self Sufficiency in Your Own Contentment<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>I don\u2019t believe there is a greater gift in life than learning to be self-sufficient in your own contentment. <strong>By this I mean the ability to generate your own joy and serenity, either through time alone or by searching out meaningful connections, rather than expecting someone else to provide it for you.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This has really struck me recently as I spend time with my mother in hospital. She has dementia and psychotic episodes. When I visit, she wants me all to herself and will actively push away the nurses to dominate my attention.<\/p>\n<p>There has always been an expectation that in my role as a daughter, I am there to entertain her, to provide color and light for her life. The sad truth is that she has never learned to do this for herself.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s made me realize the importance of not repeating this with my own children. I am responsible for generating color and light in my life as are they for theirs. So, I plan to lead by example and ask:<\/p>\n<p><strong>What do I need during this summer break and how will I achieve that?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ve shared this with them and encouraged them to answer the same question. I\u2019m there to help them with the practicalities, and to check progress, but that\u2019s it.<\/p>\n<p>They will be responsible for balancing their own needs (e.g. are they getting enough connection with friends, time outside, relaxation?), as I will be for mine!<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-65376 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240612_095721969.jpg\" alt=\"Encouraging Independence\" width=\"675\" height=\"380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240612_095721969.jpg 675w, https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/PXL_20240612_095721969-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>3. Food Management<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Learning how to budget and shop for food, manage ingredients in your home and cook healthy meals are fundamental life skills.<\/strong> During the busy term, I tend to do most of the heavy lifting. But in the holiday, the children get more involved.<\/p>\n<p>As a manageable objective this summer, they will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Each tackle one new recipe, and then cook this each week as one of our evening meals.<\/li>\n<li>Learn how to plan a week\u2019s menu, create a shopping list and do a weekly food shop alone whilst sticking to a budget (even if it happens once, I\u2019ll count it as a win!).<\/li>\n<li>Be responsible for ensuring the food is eaten in date order and reduce food waste \u2013 one of my husband\u2019s biggest bugbears!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each summer, they grow in their independence a little more. <strong>I just need to remember to surrender and let them find their own way.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I hope this helps when it comes to encouraging independence in your teens during the summer holidays. I&#8217;d love to hear any of your thoughts and ideas, too!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/encouraging-independence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-65377\" src=\"https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Beige-White-Black-Modern-Pinterest-Pin-2-683x1024.png\" alt=\"Encouraging Independence\" width=\"483\" height=\"725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Beige-White-Black-Modern-Pinterest-Pin-2-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Beige-White-Black-Modern-Pinterest-Pin-2-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Beige-White-Black-Modern-Pinterest-Pin-2-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Beige-White-Black-Modern-Pinterest-Pin-2.png 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 483px) 100vw, 483px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/quiz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What&#8217;s Your Homeschool Mom Personality? Take Jamie&#8217;s quiz now<\/a><\/strong> and receive a free personality report to help you organize your homeschool based on what your type needs most!<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Encouraging Independence in Teens During Summer ~ Written by Debbie Douse of An Adventurous Education I have an honest admission to make here: I like to be in control, preferably with an efficient plan of action! Delegation and asking for help do not come naturally for me. 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