Are there any parents of high school seniors?
Over the years, I have been on the receiving end of panicked calls and inquiries from friends who are parents of high school seniors.
Can a parent be confused about the run up to college?
Whether a parent is confused or distressed about the changes in their relationships with their teen, the convoluted college process or the idea of a child moving out, I have decided that “the run up” to college is a hard but crucial part of parenting.
What should parents do when their kids are in high school?
Most kids aren’t usually recognized for their very best selves in high school. I am grateful that we talked honestly at home about personal challenges and disappointments. As a family, we acknowledged their siblings’ and classmates’ talents, and celebrated the success of their peers.
Is there a movie about a teenager loving his parents?
If a movie were made with a teenager loving his parents as they love their children and each other, and everyone with good cheer and hope for the future, it would be considered corny and unrealistic to the point that the only people who could relate to it would be the ones who stopped watching TV thirty years ago.
Who are the male teachers at Averys school?
Neiger is the only full-time male teacher at Avery’s school. Only 16 percent of elementary school teachers (kindergarten through grade six) with the Calgary Board of Education are men.
Are there too many male teachers in elementary schools?
There aren’t enough male teachers in elementary classrooms. And that’s bad news for your kids. My daughter Avery’s grade five teacher is a bit of an anomaly. Students build different models of paper airplanes to test hang time during the unit on aerodynamics.
What makes a parent a ” monster parent “?
Some parents, believing that their adult children are too inexperienced to make decisions, pull all stops to manage their lives. They inadvertently become “monster parents” . Many of them interfere with their children’s activities and relationships.