Joanna Fortune: My teens only want to sit in front of their screens during the holidays

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I love the week after Christmas Day but my teenage kids see it as an excuse to sit in front of their screens all day and night. I’d love us to play board games and spend time together, but I know they will refuse. Last year, I insisted they went for a daily walk, which they grudgingly agreed to on the condition they went by themselves. Am I fighting a losing battle?

I imagine your question will resonate with many parents of teenagers because what feels like a lovely opportunity for family time for us is not how our teenagers view the holiday period.