 Filled with quality time and various bonding moments – albeit with the odd argument or two – family holidays can be pretty special occasions. And this is the case not just when you're a child, but as a teen and adult too. But what happens when your child wants to invite their partner along? Peter Andre recently spoke about this topic, sharing his own personal thoughts in The Sun, saying: 'It's an interesting one. It would have to be a long-term relationship for me to pay for a partner of one of my kids to come on holiday with us. 'I have two young kids I don't want them just seeing older siblings bringing people along.' It's a dilemma many parents face. Some might see the opportunity as an excellent time to bond with a child's partner. However, others might see these holidays as a time to be with solely family. So, what's the best way to deal with it? And is there a right answer? Alicia Ortega, a marriage and family therapist, tells Metro: 'Firstly, hats off to Peter for being open about this. It's a topic most families hush down in their living rooms. And let's be real; introducing partners into family dynamics, especially on holidays, can be like trying to mix oil and water – it either blends or totally doesn't. 'Peter's point about paying for a kid's partner is an interesting one. In many cultures, it's a gesture of goodwill. It screams: 'Hey, you're one of us now!' But is it normal? That's like asking if pineapple on pizza is normal. Some will give you a high-five, and others might consider it an unspeakable act of culinary blasphemy. 'In my experience, if parents are genuinely comfortable and see a long-term bond brewing, they sometimes make that financial gesture.' But Alicia says things can get even trickier when it comes to discussions around sharing a room. She adds: 'Oh boy, I've seen some heated debates about this. The thing is, while we want to respect our kids' growing independence, safety and comfort can't be){kind=link}
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Filled with quality time and various bonding moments – albeit with the odd argument or two – family holidays can be pretty special occasions.
And this is the case not just when you’re a child, but as a teen and adult too.
But what happens when your child wants to invite their partner along?
Peter Andre recently spoke about this topic, sharing his own personal thoughts in The Sun, saying: ‘It’s an interesting one. It would have to be a long-term relationship for me to pay for a partner of one of my kids to come on holiday with us.