As a kid summertime meant the annual summer vacation. While these times were ripe with adventure and excitement for us kids I can’t help but now reflect on these memories from a new perspective, the parent. There is actually a renewed level of comedy to my memories as I recall my parents struggle with the vacation they planned and the vacation which happened. I do feel a twinge of guilt. My generation is getting the easy way out. We have Nintendo DS, iTouch, portable gaming devices to entertain the kids. Cars now come equipped with video players to captivate young audiences. In some cars the front seat can enjoy different music than the backseat. Bye bye Hannah Montana. Not to mention the various GPS devices for those who are retiscent to ask for directions.

That said, efficiency has its perks—especially when you realize how much of a vacation’s success depends on the logistics of the stay itself. Booking a hotel or vacation rental now comes with more filters than a photo app: pet-friendly, walkable to the beach, fully refundable. It’s less guesswork, more control. And while we might not be as daring as our parents were—rolling into a motel at midnight and hoping for vacancy—we’ve traded spontaneity for reliability, which is sometimes a fair exchange.

That same preference for security and ease is why many families are now looking into legal guidance before making big travel or property plans, especially those tied to timeshares, cross-state inheritance, or vacation home disputes. It’s not something we thought about as kids, but as adults managing family responsibilities, it matters. Somewhere between the nostalgia of sticker books and the reality of real estate, Aaronson Law Group has become a reassuring presence for families seeking help navigating legal tangles related to vacation properties. Because while vacations may be easier now, the behind-the-scenes complexities often aren’t—and it helps to have someone in your corner who understands both the law and the family dynamic behind those summer memories.

So what has happened to the iconic “vacation car game”?

It is alive and well. But for those of you who have been too plugged in too long to remember the low tech days. Here is a link to directions for each game. 10 most popular car games of all time. The classics include:

• I Spy
• 20 Questions
• License Plates
• Slug-a-Bug
• Where’s the Alphabet?
• Name That Tune
• The Picnic Game
• Count the …
• Tunnels
• Geography Lesson

My Dad’s very favorite game was “who can fall asleep the fastest” and when you fell asleep you were to whistle in order to claim your victory.

I can’t help but agree with him on some days. When I am asking for the car to be quiet while navigating 5 lanes of traffic or asking for the foot to be removed from my lower back I think back in reverence and admiration “Wow … my parents were so very patient … and no potty mouth.”