And off to high school....
Is it just me or does everyone think the teenage years are pretty tough?
My middle child, Milli, starts high school today. And she’s nervous, poor baby, not much sleep last night. But that’s our Mill, she’s a bit of a worrier.
In my book, is it just me, I’ve written a piece for all kids going to high school...here is an editted version!
Regarding the rumour that some bully is planning to flush your head down the toilet? It’s a lie. Mama reckons people were threatening the royal flush way back when she went to high school. It didn’t happen then, and it probably won’t happen to you either.
Don’t worry about feeling geeky. Deep down, every single person in high school is worried about the fact they might be exposed for the nerd they really are. Even the cool kids.
Brands do not maketh the man – or woman. If a kid is dressed in labels from head to toe then he’s lucky…but it doesn’t make him the king.
If the kid next to the brand man has parents more interested in paying for school fees and tutors, don’t be too quick to judge. When the Best and Less kid grows up he’ll probably have a great job and be able to buy all the cool gear he wants. It’s the Bill Gates theory, be nice to nerds, chances are you’ll end up working for one.
In the same way, the year 8 cheer leader doesn’t necessarily win either. This is a marathon not a sprint. It doesn’t matter who seems the most popular in year 8. Making lasting friendships will get you a hell of a lot further and trust me, in matters of the heart, nice girls do finish first.
Never forget your parents are your friends. We might seem boring and uncool when we’re yelling at you or not sympathising with your need for another trip to Supre…but without exception we are absolutely always trying to do the right thing by you.
And finally, be proud of you! No matter who you are, if you’re off to high school today remember there’s going to be heaps of familiar faces and maybe even a few new kids who just can’t wait to meet you…
My middle child, Milli, starts high school today. And she’s nervous, poor baby, not much sleep last night. But that’s our Mill, she’s a bit of a worrier.
In my book, is it just me, I’ve written a piece for all kids going to high school...here is an editted version!
Regarding the rumour that some bully is planning to flush your head down the toilet? It’s a lie. Mama reckons people were threatening the royal flush way back when she went to high school. It didn’t happen then, and it probably won’t happen to you either.
Don’t worry about feeling geeky. Deep down, every single person in high school is worried about the fact they might be exposed for the nerd they really are. Even the cool kids.
Brands do not maketh the man – or woman. If a kid is dressed in labels from head to toe then he’s lucky…but it doesn’t make him the king.
If the kid next to the brand man has parents more interested in paying for school fees and tutors, don’t be too quick to judge. When the Best and Less kid grows up he’ll probably have a great job and be able to buy all the cool gear he wants. It’s the Bill Gates theory, be nice to nerds, chances are you’ll end up working for one.
In the same way, the year 8 cheer leader doesn’t necessarily win either. This is a marathon not a sprint. It doesn’t matter who seems the most popular in year 8. Making lasting friendships will get you a hell of a lot further and trust me, in matters of the heart, nice girls do finish first.
Never forget your parents are your friends. We might seem boring and uncool when we’re yelling at you or not sympathising with your need for another trip to Supre…but without exception we are absolutely always trying to do the right thing by you.
And finally, be proud of you! No matter who you are, if you’re off to high school today remember there’s going to be heaps of familiar faces and maybe even a few new kids who just can’t wait to meet you…
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