Things are becoming unhappy in our household- for everyone- and need some ideas from those who have been where we are or who can see some sort of solution.
DP has 15yo (DSD) and 14yo (DSS). We also have 6yo and 4yo. DSC with us every other weekend. We live in a commutable distance from them and their mum and sometimes see DSC for an evening in the week if they can.
DSC don't socialise with any friends while with us ( has been offered and suggested many times). They are both v sporty and attend various clubs for this and have made lots of friends but seem to want to keep them separate.
When they are with us, they don't occupy themselves. Don't use bedrooms to chill out in, watch tv, read, etc despite having their own space.
'Family' type outings are seen as boring and more stressful than they are worth. So the only outings which appeal to DSC tend to be those that are
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