Love or Dread: The Start of the School Year
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Look who's cooking in the kitchen
after cooking club in school?
My son!
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2015-2016 school year brings mixed emotions. I got excited, rejuvenated, and ready to get back into a structured routine (that is, if they go to school). But the fear of them ditching school, and worse, running away, that other parents do not worry about, creeps up in me.
My fifteen-year old daughter also felt some fear.
“What if I fail? Last year, I started out wanting to
get straight A's and then I messed up.”
So far, she has one 90% and all 100%, even in math.
Things are looking good for her. What more? She got in the school
varsity team for volleyball. She is the youngest one. The rest were
juniors and seniors.
On the other hand, my son has been going to school too,
and work. The only times he missed was when he leaves early for work.
I would prefer him not to miss any class, but for him, it is a big step
just to go to school. I have to pick my battles.
I still feel a thump on my chest every time I get a call
for school. They are all automated notifications, thank God. No calls
from the office yet. I am dreadful still, yes. But for the most part,
I am loving the start of the school year. Experience will heal and
overcome my dread.
That is my experience. Now, share yours. Are you
dreading the school year?
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