Experience of moving overseas with children and changing schools, settling in to a new life, environment etc. Is there such a site that can give me advice and maybe for my kids to read to show they'll soon make friends etc. My kids are 15 and 12.
2007-03-20 07:42:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
We will be moving from the UK to be with my hubby in the US, he's American in the US military
2007-03-20 08:05:30 · update #1
Go for it .. give it a try! It might be harder for ur kids to adjust at first but eventually they will. All the best!
2007-03-20 07:46:00 · answer #1 · answered by Ichigo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have moved 12 years ago with three children, aged 14, 15 and 17, from Holland to Indonesia. Where we lived there was a small, but excellent American high school. This meant off course that the children had to deal with the integration of three cultures: the Dutch, the Indonesia and the American culture. My daughter of 14 completely absorbed herself in the American culture, and was considered by everybody as an American girl. My son of 15, however, rejected the American way of life and immersed himself in the Indonesian culture. Within a month he spoke reasonable Indonesian. In the end it worked out well for all of us. But with teenagers there is always a risk. However, staying with them in America is also a risk. The kids need to prepare themselves for the culture shock. It helps them enormously to develop themselves into world citizens, which is a positive factor in making a career. .
2007-03-20 07:58:50 · answer #2 · answered by theoikos 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you know which Base your husband will be going to they may have a site there. The Military support, wives groups, are very good at making people aware of these sorts of things. If your husband is a NCO I understand that you would report to the Head NCO's wife for guidance or ask her what to do, If you husband is an Officer, the set-up is similar. I would contact the base and let them know that you would like to speak with the wives, they will take care of you & your children. My cousin was in the Army in the 1980's so my info & very dated. Please don't be too worried, the families on the base are very supportive of each other & are extremely protective of the children. I wish you & your family well & safe travels.
2007-03-20 08:33:36 · answer #3 · answered by Julia B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did with my two children, but mine where a lot younger then yours and it was easier for them because they learnt the language quickly,
But as your children are older the language will be a bit harder for them but they will have no trouble making new friend because the children in there schools wil be the same as them expats.
It will take time settling in to any new life but im sure you all will enjoy it
2007-03-20 07:55:49 · answer #4 · answered by dreams 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
wow- they'll be fine!
My childhood involved moving country every two or three years- the first time I was 3 months old the last time i was 16.
You make new friends no problem and you also have old friends around the world which makes for very cheap holidays!
Good luck with the move ;)
2007-03-20 07:51:58 · answer #5 · answered by Icarus 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't move to a 3rd world nation unless you are a military,
govt. or family of a corp. executive that can afford private
schools and upscale lifestyle...
2007-03-20 07:50:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
i wana move to, im itred of america. im 22 years old even thou i dont know much about moving well i was not born here i came here when i was 9 to the US i wana live somewhere else. i envy you.
2007-03-20 07:48:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋