Going on holiday with parents first time in my 20s. How to maintain peace?

Advice Request

Hi all,

Really need some advice.. going on a 1 week holiday with my south asian parents. They're in their mid 60s and they are total opposites. My mum for sure has undiagnosed ADHD and needs something to do 24/7. She complains of boredom if her day isn't full with an itinerary. My dad is a little chill on the other hand, just quite stubborn.

But of course I am the one having to research how we will fill our days on this holiday.

This is my first time taking them both on holiday and I really want to maintain my peace and ensure they have a good time. My mum has already bought a new wardrobe and I know she's gonna be packing the whole house to take with her.

I know I just need to accept them and leave them be but I cannot help but already feel anxious about their judgy comments on food quality, things to do etc.

Please, any words of wisdom would be so appreciated.

Posted Jun 10, 2026, 4:37 PM UTC

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