In her first professionally published piece, my 13-year-old daughter offers parents advice on how to make their kids’ transition to high school a little easier:
This time last year, I was heading off to a big, new place: high school. I knew then that it was going to be a challenge for me and my parents. So many things would be different, from teachers, classes and friends to my responsibilities and my parents’ expectations. Now, with a full year of high school behind me, I would like to give my perspective on what parents can do to help their kids with this transition. (Read more)
Aside from my obvious pride in her efforts to get her writing published, I also realize that her words offer her dad and I some insight into how she works. Some takeaways from her advice:
- Parents, stop talking so much. Give our kids more space. Instead, put more effort into sympathetic listening.
- Give our kids some more space. They need to make some mistakes to learn important life lessons.
- Recognize that different kids handle things differently. Some may need more guidance and involvement than others. Respect their temperaments.
Check out Montreal Families Magazine to learn more.
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