We joke about putting 5 days of energy into 3 days of school. That really is not so much of a joke. That is what happens.
Families (and us older folks) plan around events and families and various functions. We have three days of work and then some time off (OK so maybe that is one day) and some down time.
Kids have three days with their friends and then way too much family time. I am sure you already are trying to fight with the schedules of various practices and who is having what party and who just has to get together. The time out of school is not all that exciting.
Going to school is a perfect excuse to be with friends or those special ones we don't want to talk about. Not going to school is not the same as not going to work. School is where the action is. Home is where we are trying to get away from. School is where are friends are. Home is where they are not.
I am sure you remember this all too well. Yes, there are some family functions that just have to be forced and there will not be any psychological dysfunctions like they are trying to tell you. Family traditions are important -- that is why you continue them even though you had about the same reaction as your children.
Next week will be three full school days but it will feel like much more!
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Dr. Smith,
You sure nailed Thanksgiving week!At least for some of us it is 'just a meal' but it sure is a long weekend! Not only high schoolers but college too...how guilty do I feel being ready for my kid to go back! Let's be thankful for family, food and the weather...and for Sunday night!
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