I took a 6-day road trip with 4 teenagers. We spent over $5,000, and I learned to feed everyone before they were hungry.

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When I picture a road trip, I see images of two carefree people in a convertible traversing Route 66. There are no kids in the picture, and I'm not even sure there is luggage. It feels so easy and inexpensive. A road trip with kids, however, is a different experience, especially when those kids are teenagers.