As summer fades into memory, it’s time to embrace the reality of a new school year. While the warm months brought their share of concerns—like worrying if your child packed their goggles or left a damp swimsuit in their bag for days—those worries seem minor compared to what lies ahead in middle school. But fear not! Not every concern is monumental; some are as small as a chocolate nugget, while others loom larger, like a hefty candy bar.
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Concern: Your teen might not enjoy school lunches.
Larger Concern: They could develop a fondness for the vending machine selections. -
Concern: Your daughter may not receive an invite to a friend’s sleepover.
Larger Concern: She might get invited to a sleepover from a friend who’s just recovered from lice. -
Concern: Your son forgets to wake up on time.
Larger Concern: He wakes up to the tune of “Uptown Funk.” -
Concern: Your daughter starts wearing makeup.
Larger Concern: She decides to borrow your favorite eye shadow and lip gloss without asking! -
Concern: No one asks your daughter to the school dance.
Larger Concern: A boy actually asks her to go. -
Concern: She might not qualify for Honors Algebra.
Larger Concern: She gets in, and you’re stumped on how to assist with her homework. -
Concern: Your son turns into a couch potato after school.
Larger Concern: He wants you to chauffeur him to baseball, hockey, and football practices. -
Concern: Your daughter skips washing her hair for two weeks.
Larger Concern: She dyes it purple! -
Concern: Your son needs braces.
Larger Concern: He requires braces, a retainer, a palate expander, and night headgear! -
Concern: Your little girl might not make the cheerleading team.
Larger Concern: She makes the team as a “flyer.” -
Concern: Your son decides the flute is no longer cool.
Larger Concern: He starts playing the trumpet. -
Concern: Your daughter is glued to her phone.
Larger Concern: She’s texting someone named “Juliet.”
Feeling overwhelmed yet? Don’t worry; you’re not alone! Remember when your kids embarked on their preschool journey? They thrived, and so did you. Now, let’s put on our best smiles. Even with all these worries, it’s crucial they never find out! My advice? Swallow those little worries whole and tackle the big ones one bite at a time. And yes, chocolate really does help! Also, be sure to stash away your favorite eye shadow.
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In summary, as you navigate the start of a new middle school year, remember to embrace the challenges with humor and a positive outlook. Your kids are resilient, and so are you!
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