Raising children comes without a manual. Of course, there are way too many books on the subject, but every experience and circumstance is unique. As parents, we often ask ourselves, “What if?” or “Am I making the right decision?”
It’s alright! You are not the only one who feels this way. We all face insecurities when making changes regarding our child’s well-being. It might be a significant decision or a trivial one; we all experience it (some of us even several times in one day!) But change is inevitable; it’s part of growing up, learning, and experiencing the world.
“I just wanted the perfect school for my daughter.” – Francine Talt (parent)
Francine Talt is a New York City mom of a six-year-old girl who faced the challenge of transitioning schools for the first time. Both Francine and her daughter felt worried about changing schools, and frankly, I totally understand them.
“She doesn’t like change as much, so that was a factor [to consider].” – Francine Talt (parent)
Imagine your young child walking into a big building filled with new faces, loud sounds, cliques, and teachers you have never met before. Will my child feel safe? Is she going to make friends right away? Is someone going to be mean to her? What if she needs me? These are all questions Francine asked herself, and I know many parents out there can relate. Change can be scary for every family, but we can’t protect our children from certain life experiences even if we try to. I know you, just like Francine, want to shield your kids from pain, but no matter how hard we hold on to them, children will fall, fail, and get hurt many times in their lives, but the silver lining is that they will also thrive, win and experience joy. It is our responsibility to make educated decisions, give them the right tools to succeed, and just be there when they need us.
A hug, an “I understand you,” or a change in school placement can make a significant impact in their lives. With Schola’s online tools for parents, Francine was able to seamlessly connect to the best school options in her area, encouraging her to make an educated decision that helped boost her daughter’s confidence. Knowing that you have options can be very empowering when facing new challenges!
Parenting brings great satisfaction, life-changing moments, and memories to fill your soul, but of course, it also comes with great responsibility. Francine did a great job asking for assistance when making a significant transition in her daughter’s life. She made a good decision for her daughter’s future by getting educated when a challenge arose, being proactive, identifying the best resources, trusting her instinct, holding her child’s hand through the scary parts, and letting go when the time was right.
“[Now] she absolutely loves it. She wakes up every morning and asks: Do I have school today? I can’t wait to go!” – Francine Talt (parent)
If, just like Francine, you are about to make an important academic decision, take the ScholaMatch Quiz and get to know the best options for your family’s unique needs and expectations in just a few minutes.
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