| Families get to travel on long car rides from time to | | | | time fly by but is also known to be a tool to make |
| time. These families more often include children in the | | | | families bond. Another notable game that can be |
| long car rides and it is therefore important for the | | | | included is where parents give their children a list of |
| children to be kept occupied particularly with interesting | | | | items to watch for while driving. The children are |
| activities such as car games. Although this does not | | | | supposed to check off each item they spot from the |
| happen very regularly, it is important to note that | | | | list. This list can be made and adjusted according the |
| children have a very short attention span and they | | | | type of scenery there is. |
| need to be entertained to avoid tantrums in the car. | | | | For children who are not yet able to read, one can |
| Such tantrums can make a Christmas or Easter | | | | draw pictures of the items to make it much easier for |
| getaway or any other vacation a nightmare. Some of | | | | them. This list of items may include bridges, schools, |
| these games largely depend on the age group of the | | | | landmarks, and license plates ... just to mention a few. |
| children that are traveling in the car. When adults are | | | | Another interesting game is whereby one chooses a |
| planning for a road trip that will include children it is | | | | subject and everyone has to give an example of each |
| important to research on suitable games to play while | | | | in alphabetical order. For example the subject could be |
| on the trip to keep children engage as well as make it | | | | names of girls and the contributors should each give a |
| enjoyable. | | | | name of a girl following the alphabetical order. |
| Although these games are many, people can also | | | | However, be careful not to force them into a game |
| invent their own specific ones according to the children | | | | they do not like. This can make the journey longer than |
| and their ages. Below are some games that one can | | | | it is. |
| involve in. The first is whereby one creates a travel | | | | When one is unable to do so he/she drops out. |
| diary or journal that is meant to preserve road trip | | | | Another notable game is the one where a person |
| memories for a lifetime. One needs a sketch pad and | | | | starts off with mentioning an item and the rest should |
| a box of crayons or markers whereby the children are | | | | follow by mentioning anything that they think of elating |
| made to draw a picture and write something of each | | | | to what the previous person has said. For example |
| event along the way. Parents can contribute by adding | | | | one can start with dog and the following can maybe |
| additional sentences and be sure to include the date. | | | | say animal and so on until one gets completely stuck. |
| Another interesting game is where children can have a | | | | Those who also repeat something that has already |
| singing marathon of old classics. This not only makes | | | | been mentioned are out. This is good for lateral thinking. |