It’s good to know that a ‘family first’ approach works for tweens and for teens. I have a 9 year-old and a 13-year-old daughter who can’t wait to get out of the traditional school system. I think it’s a lot of pressure on them. My eldest actually told me that she can’t wait to start travelling so she can be her real self.
It does, as long as the parents embrace it too. If the parent becomes focused on the kid is "missing out on something" then the kid starts to feel that as well. Awh, that breaks my heart, but also says she is tune with her needs which is great.
It’s good to know that a ‘family first’ approach works for tweens and for teens. I have a 9 year-old and a 13-year-old daughter who can’t wait to get out of the traditional school system. I think it’s a lot of pressure on them. My eldest actually told me that she can’t wait to start travelling so she can be her real self.
It does, as long as the parents embrace it too. If the parent becomes focused on the kid is "missing out on something" then the kid starts to feel that as well. Awh, that breaks my heart, but also says she is tune with her needs which is great.