MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENT ORIENTATION

HOPES

WHAT IS MIDDLE SCHOOL

PART CAPABLE ADULT

BRAIN

WHAT DOES THAT MEAN

• They need 9.25 hours of sleep
• They don't differentiate we'll between emotions
• Executive function skills suffer
• They try on new personalities
• Their physical being sometimes is in control

THEY NEED CONTROL

WHAT THIS MEANS

• They need more space and
• They need less academic pressure even when they struggle
• They need practice with emotional support not logistical support
• They need to fail in service of learning
• They need time to develop

Making the transition

What should parents do?

Parent Transition

• Give students more academic space, however, trust your gut
• Stay involved with the opportunities that exist for parents.  
• Use your child's advisor as a sounding board
• Allow your children to learn through failure
• Put your child in the driver's seat

HOW WILL YOU KNOW

IPAD'S (30 MIN)

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