Summer vacation fun is over for many students. Baseball, swimming, tennis, summer camps and barbecues are not a daily or weekly event anymore. Travel to special places like national parks, museums, movies, amusement parks, or interesting cities and beach towns have been well enjoyed and appreciated. Students got a chance to relax and get a well needed rest, and now they are going back to school. And they are excited to see their friends and teachers and to learn new ideas.

Parents may feel freedom from continually creating entertaining adventures to keep the summer fun and busy. Predictably, though, some kids may be sad that they have to get out of bed at a specific and early hour, listen to teachers, and do their homework. Leaving their phone at home may be torture. Sports and music and video games will have to be limited. Time itself may seem too short, although when sitting in the classroom, the minutes may drag on and on.

Many parents have children who can't wait to get back to their old routine. Other parents will have to face the resistance their children and teens feel about going back to school. As is normal, some kids will figure out ways or strategies to avoid school. In some families there will be drama over getting ready for school, doing homework, and following school and home rules.

Your child may suggest home schooling as an option. But elective home........

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