How Changing Schools Often Can Be Damaging to Kids

One thing that I have learned in life is that people relocate and most kids will end up in a new school from time to time. I remember changing schools a few times as a child. I also remember hating each time more and more which is why I can't believe over the five years that my son has been in school he already has four schools under his belt! As a parent I allowed myself to forget how hard it is to go to a new school and the effects it has on children. Many kids adapt well after moving but you do have others that find it very difficult. While my son has adapted to each school and hasn't been scarred for life or anything, he has missed out on a lot of important childhood moments.

We didn't wake up one day with the intentions of moving our child from school to school it just happened that way. The first school he attended was actually the best school I have ever come in contact with but life took us in another direction. We have always rented our homes which for us works great; the only downfall is that we find ourselves constantly looking for something better. I believe that many times this is the case with parents. Our thoughts are in the right place but unfortunately we lose what's really important which should be our children.