Many Parents Struggle Letting Teens Have Independence on Family Vacations

Many parents know the challenge of vacationing with teens who crave independence. A national poll from Michigan Medicine’s C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital found that fewer than half of parents would let their teen stay alone in a hotel room while they grabbed breakfast. The results highlight how family trips can become lessons in trust, safety, and growing up. For parents learning to let go, this article offers practical guidance.