Good riddance, middle school. Goodbye to mean girls and clueless boys. Goodbye to casual racism from kids of all colors. And goodbye (I hope) to never having any homework.
This is no reflection on her school's teachers or support staff, who have been wonderful, good-humored, and patient. This is purely about the taxing nature of living with a middle schooler.
The concept of middle school was adopted in the mid-1980s, recognizing the unique needs of young adolescents not addressed by the junior high/senior high setup.
Middle school is seen as a transition period that can present challenges for both children and parents, as highlighted by the personal experience of raising a niece through those years.
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