What stresses the new high school student?
For a teenager just starting high school, all of the above changes can can make him/her very anxious. It is not uncommon for new high school student to feel: • lost and confused • missing old school and old friends • lonely and unhappy (until new friends are made) • worried that he/she will not be able to cope with the new demands • worried that he/she will not “fit in” • worried that he/she will not live up to parental expectations How can parents help? Parents of course, are stressed too especially in this day and age where students have a lot of homework and when school can be such a source of stress. However parents can help ease their teen’s transition pains(and their own) by being open and understanding. Often, sharing parental experiences will help. Here are some other tips/information that parents can use to help their teenager adjust to the new high school setting: • Reassure your teenager that it is normal to feel confused and unsure at first and that most others will be feel
