You may give them
an inch, but make no mistake about it, they'll take a whole mile.
They may rebel, complain, and
even say they hate you, but when you're moving with your teens, you must
exhibit the patience and serenity of a Buddhist monk. Especially if they
have to switch schools. Especially high school! And especially if they
have to leave their friends.
Teenagers have had more time to
grow and develop an attachment with their social environment. Expect some
moping and acting up early on and expect it to continue as long as a month
after the move.
It'll be easy for you to become
irritated and impatient but it is important that you deal with your child
in the best manner possible. Granted, they may not want to talk to you
right away but you should always let it be known that you're available at
any time.
