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If you move it will be very difficult on the older kids, the 3rd grader not as much. I had to move in high school and it was miserable. I never really fit in because everyone has their cliques established by then. But on the other hand it will make them tougher and you have to do what is best for your family. I'd go with what your gut is telling you. Maybe the older kids will do better than I did and love the new town, too.
As a parent I made the move before my daugher's sophomore year. She was very open and ready for the move. However, I did no count on her social anxiety from settling in. Yes, we did know that she suffered, but did not really know the scale of her anxiety. The move went well, summer went great. However, the school year stated out on the wrong foot. My daughter was afraid for her existence and resisted the new environment. She attempted suicide and the year was very difficult. There's is no right or wrong reasons when considering moving. Although, she was gong ho for the move, school and people overwhelmed her thoughts. It was a rough year, this year is quite different and she has settled. My suggestion is to have your child share her thoughts with a therapists. They don't divulge everthing to us; especially since they think their opinons does not matter. Good luck--life will ge better.
Who's the Parent? Who's the Child of the parent? How can you best provide for them? Are there good schools in your relocation area? Pray for an answer and expect a miracle. However, you must make a choice, to have a decision.
You have done well this far. Continue to trust the Christ in you, for your best support.
We moved from CT to ME the year that I was 17 and my sister was 13. At the time it seemed like my life was ending. Looking back as an adult, I realize that it was the best choice that my parents could have made. I think that the phrase "bloom where you're planted" is very true.
Thanks. It's nice to hear all perspectives, particularly those who have done it as parents and/or teens!
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