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Wednesday, June 25, 2008
When children oppose a move
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
I desperately need some input on a personal issue.
It looks as though my husband is going to be transferred to Seattle at the end of the summer. The problem is my daughter is going to be a junior in high school and only has two years left to complete her education here.
When I’ve talked to her about moving, she gets upset and simply doesn’t want to go since she has spent all her school years in one system.
Clearly, I can say “we are going,” and just take her. But, since she is a good student, has her circle of friends, a job, etc., do I push the issue? Personally, I do want to go and I think she will miss her father more than she knows. And by the way, her sister is in college here in Georgia and is all for the move.
Have any of you had experience moving a 16 year-old? And if so, how did it work for you? My husband and I have talked about the situation and looked at all sides. But we don’t know anyone that has gone through it? Any advice?
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