Kristen just has one more day left in her private school. Then she will become an official homeschooler, going into eleventh grade. She is in a good spot for starting home school. Her school friends are also her church friends, and with her starting to drive this summer, this should be a smooth transition for her. Really the only part of her "social life" she will be giving up is lunch time, and the few minutes between classes. Her social circle will remain intact.
Coral is a little more nervous. She has seven more days left of public school. She is afraid that she may be severing ties with her school friends. It is a little heart breaking for both of us. However, I know it is the better decision for her. Already, in forth grade, she is starting to feel the peer pressure building, rumor mills churning, and bullies intimdating. My head tells me it is time to pull her out, before the forth grade drama turns into fifth grade drama, and fifth grade drama turns into middle school drama. However, this is a big step for her. I hope we can maintain her little circle of friends next year, but I'm very grateful that she will still have her church friends as well.
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