Being in the education industry, I'm curious. How have your kids adjusted in school with frequent relocation? Is making new friends an issue?

Letise Dennis — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 14:36:06 -0400

Response by SPC Margaret Higgins made Sep 28 at 2017 2:40 PM

SPC Margaret Higgins — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 14:40:08 -0400

Letise Dennis: I only have Facebook and Telephone children. I wish I could help you out. -Margaret

Response by Mike Johnson made Sep 28 at 2017 2:41 PM

Mike Johnson — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 14:41:43 -0400

I'm not in the military, but I have moved to three different states over the past few years and have three kids. I believe that relocation can affect your children, and how they adjust. However, as parents it is our job to stay close to them and make sure they are not overwhelmed with change, and help them through it.

Response by SP5 Peter Keane made Sep 28 at 2017 2:49 PM

SP5 Peter Keane — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 14:49:33 -0400

Not in a position to talk about today, but I was a military brat and attended 11 schools in 12 years and only once 2 years in a row. I had no problem adjusting, new friends came with school, sports and hanging at the base bowling alley.

Response by Letise Dennis made Sep 29 at 2017 11:34 AM

Letise Dennis — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 11:34:49 -0400

Thanks for your responses! Parents do play a very critical role in making these transitions easier. If kids are getting the support at home, they will likely be much more confident in making these adjustments and forming new friendships. So important!

Response by Debby Lambert made Sep 29 at 2017 1:40 PM

Debby Lambert — Fri, 29 Sep 2017 13:40:32 -0400

By the time I hrduatd High school...i had been to 22 different schools; 4 of those were high school alone. Im in Aerospace with to Myers degree and an MBA.all in
Aerospce and Aviation. I've been told I am highly adaptable.