tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43839486612303446.post2951635552607254740..comments2023-09-04T10:02:41.159-04:00Comments on Fallen Princess: Middle School MiseryChristina Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16296922191172373486noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43839486612303446.post-8705956722456010282011-04-12T19:16:04.532-04:002011-04-12T19:16:04.532-04:00Livinia Redlips, that is an awesome name.Livinia Redlips, that is an awesome name.Christina Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16296922191172373486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43839486612303446.post-71235310446400463262011-04-12T19:03:06.760-04:002011-04-12T19:03:06.760-04:00My son is in 7th grade now, but when he started mi...My son is in 7th grade now, but when he started middle school (and walking home & hanging out alone until I got home), I was more nervous about it than he was. And it worked out - just fine.Livinia Redlipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15010678657604136370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43839486612303446.post-38374221643126764692011-04-10T18:28:04.382-04:002011-04-10T18:28:04.382-04:00I love this post, Christina. Peter started middle ...I love this post, Christina. Peter started middle school last fall and I was a freak of nerves. It's been a really positive experience for him so far, which is a concept I can hardly believe, given my own memories of that time in life. But he's a different kid than he was even a year ago, which has been a huge transition for our entire family. Puberty happens.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07074586798424382691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43839486612303446.post-65866450730124925832011-04-07T20:41:45.362-04:002011-04-07T20:41:45.362-04:00Watching your child grow up and become his own per...Watching your child grow up and become his own person--priceless. Helping him get there--invaluable.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439297936338742473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43839486612303446.post-20660461894266084422011-04-07T16:36:29.325-04:002011-04-07T16:36:29.325-04:00Stop thinking about the kindergarten photo! By let...Stop thinking about the kindergarten photo! By letting him choose his school, you're helping him NOT be that small, scared guy! You've given him agency, and that's a huge gift.marjoriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04993194860523374987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43839486612303446.post-77974702052517650382011-04-06T18:09:59.555-04:002011-04-06T18:09:59.555-04:00The best thing about middle school is that it'...The best thing about middle school is that it's over in three years. No, really, middle school is great. Sure, your child will probably be made fun of at some point, and he might pick up some colorful language, but he will also begin to develop his own style, tastes, and opinions. He'll become friends with kids whose parents YOU HAVE NEVER MET.<br /><br />And walking to school is the BEST. He'll start going out to lunch on half-days and taking the public bus downtown after school to hang out. There are no pick-ups, no drop-offs, and YOU will be able to walk to Open House, PTO meetings, and concerts--so much less stressful.<br /><br />Don't listen to people who want to tell you horrible stories about teenagers--my kids are 15 and 17 and I'm telling you, this is the start of greatness.miriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05678993633229009642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43839486612303446.post-40576917449937818772011-04-06T17:02:11.928-04:002011-04-06T17:02:11.928-04:00Middle School was the worst! It's when kids we...Middle School was the worst! It's when kids were the cruelest. I don't have children but I think I would be as anxious as you are about them entering this stage of life. That being said, I bet he will do just fine and I think it's great that you let him make the decision about which school to attend.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08939838728119385956noreply@blogger.com