Katrina is turning 10 in April. The one good thing of being a missionary overseas is my children aren't exposed to media or many negative influences. (I didn't say any negative influences...)
She enjoys jump roping, playing hide and go seek, Simon Says, and even Ring a Round a Rosie. She does not own a cell phone, iPad, hand held video game, or iPod. She still plays with Barbies with her younger sister. She still likes Disney Princesses.
I am worried about how our furlough will change her. She will be going to 5th grade in a public school. I have to admit, I am worried that she will be teased for her innocence. I don't want her giving up games she loves because how others view her or tease her. I don't want her growing up too quickly. Because, you are only a kid once.
Am I totally freaking out over nothing? Or is there reason to worry?
1 comment:
Hi Leah,
I felt the same way when my oldest (now 21) was younger. He use to skip. I loved to watch him, but I realized that he could be so free because he wasn't in school where others would tease him for doing something that might be considered a little "girlish".
Have you considered home schooling? It's been wonderful for us.
Will
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