Vacation Planning: Desi Mom vs. Gen Z Kid
Planning a vacation with a teenage kid should come with a warning label.
Because trust me — the real adventure starts before the trip even begins!
There’s me — the Desi mom — excited, planning itineraries, making lists, and already picturing those “happy family” photos.
And then there’s my Gen Z kid — half-buried inside the phone, expressionless, as if the word vacation personally offends.
When I say, “Let’s go on a trip!”
The look I get is like I’ve just announced a punishment.
Every time I say, “Let’s plan a family trip,” I get that look — somewhere between confusion and mild horror — like I just asked to uninstall Instagram.
“Hills?” — “Too much walking.”
“Beach?” — “Too sunny.”
“Resort?” — “Wi-Fi speed?”
At this point, I’m convinced the only question running in the head is —
“Do we really need to go on a vacation?” 😑
We’re having a full family discussion about travel plans, and the kid is right there — not listening, not arguing, not even pretending. Just peacefully scrolling.
A good kid, just allergic to enthusiasm.
Loves lazy days and hates being dragged into “fun.”
But still, I plan the vacation — because deep down, I know once we get there, there will be a smile… maybe at the view, or maybe when the hotel Wi-Fi finally connects.
Till then, the Desi mom in me continues the battle — armed with travel brochures, blind optimism, and a silent prayer that someday the child will say,
“Mom, let’s go somewhere!”
I’ll keep planning.
The kid will keep scrolling.
That’s our kind of family bonding. 😉
(Waiting. Still waiting. Loading…)
Blessmesai 