By Karen Best Wright, B.S., M.A., Holistic Wellness Coach
www.RaisingYourGrandchildren.com
Wow! I can't believe it has been six months since I wrote in my blog. The first half of 2020 has been quite an ordeal for a lot of people. It's been tough enough on young parents with children. Now, imagine grandparents in their 60's and 70's trying to care for multiple children and guide them through schooling online. Long-distance schooling through the schools is very different than actual homeschooling. So if you found the online schooling provided by the schools way beyond your abilities or patience, just do not compare it to successful homeschoolers. I know because I've been a home-school mom before, and it is way different. I've communicated with many grandparents who have struggled over the past few months. Some grandparents have grandchildren who whizzed through with no issues. Other grandparents simply had to give up and hope the kids would catch up next year.
My youngest granddaughter I have raised is a high school 2020 graduate. What a disappointment for our high school seniors. For our family there was no senior prom, there was a drive-thru pick up your awards morning, and hopefully something that will resemble a graduation on July 31st.
My advice is if your last few months have thrown everyone in your family off kilter, don't fret too much about it. Everyone is in the same situation. The schools, teachers, and communities are all going to have to become creative in helping children progress. But it has been a stressful time for many. Just take heart that you are not alone.
Karen Best Wright, a grandmother raising an almost grown granddaughter
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