Adolescents find it difficult to adapt to new schools when their parents change cities. From dealing with peer group acceptance at the new school, to proving their worth in a new environment, changes can take a toll on a teenager’s mind. The process can be especially daunting if the shift is from a school in a smaller city or town to a metropolis, or when there is a shift in their education board.
SIGNS TO LOOK OUT CAREFULLY FOR
Dramatic drop in grades
Playing truant from school
Difficulty in making friends
Sleep and appetite disturbances
Refusal to participate in family issues
Blaming parents, getting into fights
Withdrawn Drug abuse in extreme cases
DO AND DON'TS TO MAKE THE TRANSITION
Magnify the positives, make the transition exciting
Prepare the child for the change
Keep contact with previous friends and the former city Plan short visits to previous city
Don’t compare with siblings, saying,“Your brother/ sister has adjusted so well.”
Take community help to gain familiarity in a new place
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