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Worried grandmother taking family cruise soon.

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soothed Thu 30-May-24 17:36:18

1969q

My son is paying this entire cruise for all 6 members. Found out from the other grandmother that he is my room mate and she has the grandaughter. Both of us grandmothers are in their lives, same neighborhood but it’s the grandson with major issues. Anxiety, social, not sure if he is still on meds will be asking his parents. I could just ignore or have a talk with him before trip. Relationship is iffy at times with grandson.

Maybe just don't touch him?

If you feel uncomfortable sharing with a young adult man, then just say to your son!

I think like @wildswan16 says, kids should share with their parents, and grans together.

1969q Thu 30-May-24 17:33:03

My son is paying this entire cruise for all 6 members. Found out from the other grandmother that he is my room mate and she has the grandaughter. Both of us grandmothers are in their lives, same neighborhood but it’s the grandson with major issues. Anxiety, social, not sure if he is still on meds will be asking his parents. I could just ignore or have a talk with him before trip. Relationship is iffy at times with grandson.

LottieLouise Thu 30-May-24 17:26:42

I would not share a bedroom with a 17 year old boy whether he has communication difficulties or not. I need my privacy and my sleep. If someone else was paying for the cruise I would tell them I want to pay for my holiday myself. I think it is wrong for you to be put in that position anyway.

MissAdventure Thu 30-May-24 17:25:48

Yes, that arrangement sounds the best option.

wildswan16 Thu 30-May-24 17:24:33

13 year old should share with mum. 17 year old should share with dad. Grandmas should share together.

None of my 17 year olds would want to be sharing with an old woman. Most unfair to him.

MissAdventure Thu 30-May-24 17:24:17

Just don't touch or hug him.

ExDancer Thu 30-May-24 17:21:55

You say you have 'just found out' - who is organising this cruise?
And perhaps, more importantly, who is paying?
Surely sleeping arrangements should have been organised at the start?

1969q Thu 30-May-24 17:20:55

Hello everyone hope to get some guidance from this forum. First time using about 17 year old grandson being my room mate on a family cruise to Europe in a week. He has anxiety and social issues, hides in his phone. Parents and 13 year old grandaughter going with. Granddaughter sharing with other grandmother. Parents separate room. No hi or bye from him to the 2 grandmothers. Please advise

soothed Thu 30-May-24 17:16:55

Maybe just let him be?

I never really liked being touched/hugged and hid in my games console.

Not trying to be rude, but why would it affect you anyway? He is already practically an adult!

1969q Thu 30-May-24 17:10:10

Just found out I will be sharing a room with my 17 year old grandson on our family cruise to Europe. It’s a family of six. The other grandma will share with 13 year old grandaughter. My grandson has anxiety and social issues. Does not like to be touched or hugged, is a loner. Hides in his phone. I feel I should speak to him directly about our situation before this trip. Please advise soon.