My son is almost 7 and we have moved around a lot for my work.He as born in the U.S.A but we moved to London for 6 months soon after.Then to Germany,France,Sweeden,Japan,Italy,Australia, and currently now Dublin Ierland.I as wondering if this could have a negative affect on him but he seems okay with it.I am considering moving home to the U.S.A near my parents perminatley if possible.
2007-01-08 08:01:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
sorry for spelling that was and the other country is italy!
2007-01-08 08:03:38 · update #1
Most kids that I know (a majority of them "army brats") that moved around always seemed to have a distinct advantage over all other kids in their grades.
They seemed intelligent, well rounded, emotionally secure...
You're giving him exposure to other people, places, cultures and all the while teaching him that there's different folks...which will give him an edge on tolerence and acceptance. Definitely a bonus in the world today.
I wouldn't fret. I would say you're giving your son a wonderful opportunity and he will benefit from it amazingly!
2007-01-08 08:10:21 · answer #1 · answered by Chick-A- Deedle 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The older he becomes the harder it is for a child to move. By the time I had graduated high school I had attended over thriteen schools. Which is quite a few when you consider that I went to the same high school for all four years.
I was however at the top of my grade level every year and was a straight a student. I even recieved numerous scholorships to great colleges. I consider moving a large reason for my placement in school. Attending different schools and different regions of the world allows for children to learn in different ways. It also helps children to learn to adapt to changes and encourages them to reach out to new people.
However a large part of how you child will handle moving is what you do to help them adjust. Some require extra help with languages, or school work while others need help meeting new people. I suggest getting them involved in sports or other programs.
Good Luck and above all remember that no one knows how to raise your child better than you do. You know what he needs and if he is adapting well to numerous moves. Have faith in yourself as a parent.
2007-01-08 16:27:36 · answer #2 · answered by Erin B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends...If you can educate him about each location he visits, encourage him that email and letters will keep him in touch with any friends he makes and remind him that this will benefit him as he gets older, it could be the greatest time in his life.
Also, if you move him with your parents, does he then miss out on time with his own parents? If yes, then don't do it. You should be the ones raising him. No one else.
2007-01-08 16:12:05 · answer #3 · answered by Dr. Kat 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have read that moving schools frequently can have a negative effect on a child's performance in school and may lower the child's chances of graduating.
2007-01-08 16:08:55 · answer #4 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It can be only because he either never has a chance to make friends or has to move once he finally makes them.
2007-01-08 16:51:11 · answer #5 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He's young, but it would be good if he could make
friends and keep them awhile.
I hope you get to move home soon, to stay.
2007-01-08 16:13:11 · answer #6 · answered by elliebear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you could find a place to move to permanently, do it. i mean moving around a lot really isnt good for mental reasons, and grade-wise
2007-01-08 16:18:07 · answer #7 · answered by resqchic 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋