School

I am middle school. I go to boarding school and I hate it. I want to see my parents every day. I want them to be with me constantly. I hate boarding school and it’s not allowing me to concentrate on anything else. I’ve been crying every day for three weeks now. I really hate boarding school. I want to be with my parents everyday.

Oh honey, I understand how much it has to hurt you.

The only way to get rid of hate is to try to understand. I’m sure your parents are trying to do what they think is best. Parents make mistakes. They aren’t perfect. Have you told them how you feel? Maybe they don’t realize that a "good" school isn’t as important to your present or future as being with you is. Parents are under so much pressure to focus on "success" and they don’t stop to think that success is on the inside and not on outwardly things. Or maybe there are other circumstances that make them think this will be good for you.

The school is trying to do what’s best for you, also. I know you don’t want to be there, but don’t do it for them, do it for you. Struggles make you stronger and you can get through this. Don’t focus on what you don’t have. Focus on what you do have. You have parents who love you and you have a good education if you will allow it. Many children do not have nearly as much.

Make friends if you haven’t. Write your feelings down because you shouldn’t keep them inside. Hang in there. It will get easier to deal with.