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Middle School Transition
I am looking for answers and testimony concerning transition to Middle School/Jr. High for a 12 year old. Here is a lowdown on the situation that is being argued by her parents, who are not and have never been married and no longer live together:
By 2nd grade child had been in 3 schools.
2nd - 6th grade child has established her group of the friends.
All friends are going to School "A"
Non of her group is going to School "B"
School A and B are near equal academically.
School A has 200 LESS behavior incidents than School B the last 2 academic years.
Child comes to tears when she states her mother says she has to go to School "B".
Any answers on the negative affects School "B" will have specifically based on peers. Obviously safety/behavior is a big difference, but at this time father is most concerned about her state of mind and happiness that will directly affect her ability to learn and prepare for high school.. THANKS!
By 2nd grade child had been in 3 schools.
2nd - 6th grade child has established her group of the friends.
All friends are going to School "A"
Non of her group is going to School "B"
School A and B are near equal academically.
School A has 200 LESS behavior incidents than School B the last 2 academic years.
Child comes to tears when she states her mother says she has to go to School "B".
Any answers on the negative affects School "B" will have specifically based on peers. Obviously safety/behavior is a big difference, but at this time father is most concerned about her state of mind and happiness that will directly affect her ability to learn and prepare for high school.. THANKS!
Hi Thanks for the input. You are not missing anything, yes the mothers decision is simply spite, and control, I believe, and we can't figure out why her mother is willing to join a carpool for one school and not the other, no good reason is stated. My personal opinions aside, I truly feel this wonderful little person will have major emotional problems if she goes to the wrong school. I am sure mediation will take place, just looking for support of my opinion. Yep - its a no brainer. Thank you for you input, I appreciate it.!!
Is there a reason why the mother is forcing her to go to School B? Just from what you wrote, it seems obvious to me the that she should be going to school A (Friends are there, safer environment). What reason does she have to wanting her child to go to school B? Is it just out of spite or is there something we don't know?
I mean, obviously it's going to effect her if ALL her friends are in the A. Her support system will no longer be there. She will be losing what keeps her stable and will have to 'rebuild' a new system, which can be very difficult ESPECIALLY that age. That's the WORST age to move a child around.
This just seems like a no-brainer, what are we missing???
I mean, obviously it's going to effect her if ALL her friends are in the A. Her support system will no longer be there. She will be losing what keeps her stable and will have to 'rebuild' a new system, which can be very difficult ESPECIALLY that age. That's the WORST age to move a child around.
This just seems like a no-brainer, what are we missing???
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