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amother

Indigo

Mon, Feb 25 2019, 9:03 am

We're considering a move to a new city. Not too far from our current one (less than 2 hours' drive) but an entirely new community - new neighborhood, new schools. My oldest will be in 6th grade. He is a kid who has social challenges, and on one hand, I think the chance to start fresh with a new group of kids would be good for him - but on the other hand, he's likely to be anxious and resistant to it.

My other kids are younger, more sociable, more adaptable, and I'm not too worried about their ability to adjust. Just wondering what others have experienced with kids this age. Any insight would be much appreciated!

FranticFrummie

Mon, Feb 25 2019, 9:07 am

Oh my goodness, so many variables here. It really depends on your kid, the school, the other kids, the neighborhood. A million things could go wrong, or it could be the best thing you've ever done.

My only advice is to keep constant communication flowing with DS, and listen to every single worry he has. Take him seriously, and don't try to sugar coat things. Let him know that there may be some things that might be hard, but that you'll be there to get through it as a family.

amother

Indigo

Tue, Feb 26 2019, 11:47 am

Thanks FranticFrummie. We're really starting to lean toward the move, and he's totally going to freak out about it, but if we end up going it won't be before the summer, so he'll have time to adjust to the idea. One of the main reasons we want to move is that the kids in the new location are much nicer and more welcoming than the kids in our current location, so hopefully it'll be a smooth transition. He's a good student but he'll probably need to catch up in some subjects.

This move would be so good for us for so many reasons, but the whole idea of it is making me anxious... all those changes, all the logistics... Surprised

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