A Conversation to have with New Boarders

friendlymom
Mon, 27 Jul 2015 19:44:47 +0000

@Albion this is a great post, thank you. I’ve had similar observations from a parent perspective. I think the way the students try to help and be there for each other is terrific and beautiful, but they’re trying to help each other in ways that they’re not equipped to handle - plus, many of them are also dealing with their own stresses and pressures.

I think part of the conversation to have with your child is about the importance of finding adults to connect with and build relationships with them, before there are problems. Then they have adults they trust to turn to, and don’t have to rely on friends or be afraid of the outcome of reaching out.