Middle school thread

[erbear]

I'm sure I already said this in this thread, but 7th grade is the worst year. Everything about it is hard for kids (not for everyone, of course, but on the whole). Kids mellow out a little more in 8th. I keep getting asked to move back to 7th and I refuse -- it's too much work, lol.

[waverly]

Sorry to hear about everyone's troubles. Our middle school is absolutely phenomental. DS had 1 bullying incident in 6th grade, and he wanted me to talk to the school because it was kids he didn't even know, so not a big downside for him. The school talked to the parents, and they said the kids were crying and the parents were horrified by their kids behavior and promised to nip it in the bud. He hasn't had an issue since.

Socially, DS is behind though and doesn't get a ton of invites or issue many. I am working with him on issuing invites during the weeks he doesn't have camp. But otherwise, he is happy and has a core lunch group of friends.

DD has had a really rough 5th grade. DS's 5th grade was also rough. So I am hoping that 5th is the worst year for us, and DD has minimal drama in 6th/ 7th but we shall see. DD has too many friends, in a way. She gets lots of birthday party invites, but I'm not sure who her core group is. I think she will figure it out next year.  The birthday party scene is really different from boys to girls.  The way they socialize is so different.  I feel like on every post I say, "I'm learning a lot" ha ha.  

DD's main drama was with the neighbor across the street.   Last summer they played all the time together- this summer- nothing.  I kind of wish that relationship hadn't died off, but the girl was talking bad about DD and all the classmates behind their back for many months.  Unfortunately, it is difficult for her to come back from that now.  DD wants nothing to do with her.  

[186momx]

erbear, middle school teachers are rockstars!