I did not go to Disney with the family?

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I hate riding in planes. I hate crowds. I hate lines. Amusement park rides don't do much for me. I took my wife and kids to disney a few years back. I did not enjoy myself at all. So this time around, I stayed home and paid for my adult niece to accompany my wife and kids. Am I a stinker for not going back there again. I mean, I did take them the first time even though I knew I would hate it, and I did. It all just seems like such a commercialism filled money pit. 

I do lots of stuff with my kids, it isn't that I don't want to do things with them. I take them to museums, day trips, shell hunting on the beach, build a bear for the daughter, etc, etc, etc.. I have taken them to local fairs here and there. I still hate places like that though.

So.. I didn't go back to Disney a second time because I knew it would be like throwing away my 25% of the trip cost. My niece loved it. I missed the kids terribly, and they missed me, but like I said, I do a lot with them!

Critter · Accepted Answer

I'd say you're not wrong in not going the second time but...

...sometimes bonding is more important than the activity you're doing.  I wouldn't feel too bad about missing this second Disney trip but being willing to do something that you don't like just because a person you love likes it shows that person how much you care for them.  That doesn't mean you need to go to Disney every time but it does mean you may want to consider going again next time they do.

Anonymous · Answer

No, don't be so hard on yourself. You DID take them that first time in spite of how you knew you wouldn't enjoy it, and you DO make an effort to take them to lots of other activities/events etc...And your niece got to enjoy a wonderful experience! I would just take extra care to not keep complaining around the kids about traveling, or the other things you dislike about going to crowded places, as you wouldn't want them to develop a dislike for them as well. They can decide that later as an adult also. I have an older sister whos husband absolutely hates the idea of flying, and so who gets the pleasure of accompanying her??? ME! lol  It's just not your cup of tea, and I don't think you should feel bad because you are at least seeing to it that they still get to travel, rather than saying "I don't like it, so none of us go!"

tony · Answer

Your family should understand that you didn't have a good time there. It's really too bad that you couldn't fine something that suits you. I am sure your family understood, but I hope you explain your situation with them first. The next time they want to go it is best to also have a male figure to accompany them. Someone who you trust.

God Bless

Anonymous · Answer

So you didn't go to Disney and you do a lot with your kids...what do you want a medal?

Monet D · Answer

The answer is no. you aren't wrong for not wanting to go there. you are a great dad. bravo.

Not Me!! · Answer

We got it, you did not go. Now what is your question?

Anonymous · Answer

everyone was happy. wha't the problem???

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