What do I get a disrespectful, irresponsible, undisciplined teenager for a holiday gift? A ticket to boot camp

If you know an 11-20+ year old with a serious attitude problem, do you think they deserve a gift for the holidays? What about parents who enable their kids to continue in their unproductive behaviors? Can't you just say, "Happy Holidays, pack your bags, you are going to military school tomorrow." If kids have NOT "been good this year," why get them anything if they haven't earned it or don't deserve it. Remember the days of getting lumps of coal and switches if you are on the naughty list? Stop baby-ing these kids and let them take some responsibility for their actions... do you think you are doing society a favor by stuffing their stocking with video games and cash? Come on... make this a holiday they will really remember.

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To be more specific, I am talking about individuals who are disrespectful to other people and who are not responsible for their actions. I'm not talking about a teenager who makes mistakes every once in a while, but rather individuals who make these behaviors a consistent part of their lifestyle.




Answer 1 :
Wow, I'm glad you're not my mom!
Usualy, a teenager misbehaving is having issues somewhere and the first thing you should do, instead of taking away his chrismas presents, is try to settle the issue and solve it. Communication is a key. If it doesnt work, there's always the old "not allowed to watch tv, go out, etc" thing. And then, psychological specialist. And THEN maybe boot camp.
Who are you to say who diserves a chrismas gift? Have you always been perfect? Come on! You're being too rough.
Yes taking responsability... but what does this have to do with chrismas which is, much more than about gifts, about family???
Taking chrismas away will make you the grinch, and make them resentful ... not very productive;)




Answer 2 :
Wow I'm going threw something just like that my son is 14 years old now his hasn't had a Christmas in 3years I paid for him to go to boot camp over the spring he worked on some of his issues but after camp was over he went back to his regular self so i took him to court to have him locked up he then change again long enough to go to court but now he is doing better his grades are coming back up his lack of respect is coming along so I have to keep on top of him because he now knows that I am so serious and I am his soul back bone this boys dad has never been in his life and making him understand that I am there for you not against you take the time to listen to your elders because we want the best for our young we don't want you to experience the sh*t we have gone threw.

My ex-girlfriend and I had a holiday booked. She changed the my ticket to her mothers name and won't refund me?

Can I legally challenge her and her mother? It was supposed to be a romantic holiday to Paris early next year bt she went to the travel agent and changed my ticket to her mothers name without informing me. She paid her half by credit card and I paid my half by cash.

I just want my £500 back, I will not pay for her mothers holiday.

Thanks for all your kind advice guys and ladies. And no, no one was unfaithful in the relationship.

She paid it all by her card as I gave her £500 in cash. The only proof I have are texts and emails from her.




Answer 1 :
Did you go to the travel agent together and did you pay the cash directly to the travel agent, if you did it would be easier to have the comeback and easier to prove.

Firstly I would speak to her, keep it non-confrontational to start with regarding your £500 if you get nowhere I would speak to her mother, again if you get nowhere, personally if it was me.. .... I'd do whatever I could to get the money.

Do you have any proof whether it be emails you and her, confirmation emails you and her or confirmation or paperwork from the travel agent that your name was on the ticket. When you have got that I would take a look at Her Majesty's Court Service online money claim. This is a very good service to help people lodge claims for money, upto £99,999.99. Take a look at the website and maybe get some legal advice to aid you.




Answer 2 :
I'd go firstly to the travel agent and tell them your ticket - that you paid for has been changed fraudulently - without your authority.

Inform them that you gave no authority for the name change and provide them with ANY proof of purchase that you have.

Unfortunately, it's common for tickets to be changed to another name for a small fee - I'd see what their legal stance is before confronting your ex.

If you have ANY thing in your name that proves that you paid the £500 for the holiday, I'd phone her up and threaten to take her to court to be reimbursed for your money.

Small claims usually only covers up to £300 so I'd go the full way to recoup my money if I were you.

Personally - I think she's rippin the pi$$




Answer 3 :
Oh dear. Charming of her! At the moment, the position is that she paid for the tickets on her credit card and thus can make any changes she wishes. The fact that you gave her £500 in cash FOR YOUR TICKET is the one you'll need to prove and without seeing the e-mails it's difficult to say whether they will serve as that proof. I suspect your only hope at the moment is to take all that to a solicitor and seek his advice.

then......change your ticket back. she obviously doesnt want to go to paris (which i think is crazy) but no you cant really go after her AND her mother. especially if she paid her own way if it doesnt cost anything to change it back then change your ticket back. OR not go anywhere at all and cancel the trip all together and see if you can get a full refund of YOUR money

Anyone know where I can buy discount Holiday World tickets?

Other than the Pepsi discount you get at the gate, or group discounts.

I don't wanna stay at a hotel, that would cost me more money. I'm not that far away from them.

Does the military thing apply to veterans or just current active duty military?




Answer 1 :
If you have a family member in the military, wait until Memorial Day and get in free.

That's so great, I didn't know they did that. I don't have any currently active people in my family though.





Answer 2 :
I just did a search by typing in "discount tickets for holiday world" and quite a few options came up - it looks like if you stay at certain hotels in the area - they give you discounts for the parks - check it out - I've listed one of the links below

My ex-friend has changed the name on my ticket so someone else can go.?

I had a fall out with my friend, she has changed the name on our holiday ticket and now I have lost the £120 I paid. How can I go about getting this back?




Answer 1 :
If you have the receipt, you can always bring that person to small claims. Or even better since you paid, go back to that ticket issuer with you proof of purchase and request an amendment.
Good luck




Answer 2 :
1.) Confront her about it
2.) Get the police involved because it seems like theft to me
3.) If all else fails higher some muscle to take care of her, if you dont know anyone.. I know a guy who knows a guy...

Have you tried asking her for the money back?