From The Confessional: Back to School

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Here we go again!

It’s that time of year once more!

Yes, it feels like just yesterday we were celebrating the Fourth of July, and you might have even spotted Halloween decorations at your local store. If the passage of time feels a bit surreal, you’re definitely not alone. But before the whirlwind of holidays—Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s Eve—sweeps in, we have Back to School season upon us.

In certain regions, children have already been back in school for a while; others are still gearing up for the upcoming routines of bus rides, drop-offs, packed lunches, soccer practices, and homework. Below are some heartfelt wishes, hopes, and concerns shared by real parents in the Confessional this month.

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  • I love that my child is starting kindergarten, but it makes me anxious too. He seems so tiny and I worry!
  • Some days, I find myself happier when my kids are at school. I miss them, but they drive me up the wall.
  • My son begins Kindergarten next week, and I just said goodbye to the daycare he’s attended for the last five years 😭
  • As both a teacher and a parent, I’m dreading returning next week with ongoing concerns about school safety.
  • I wish schools would bring back mask mandates.
  • I’m anxious that my senior daughter won’t pursue college. I really hope she does.
  • I’m worried about my 14-year-old son; he hardly has any friends to hang out with 😔
  • I’m relieved my child is taking a gap year.
  • I can’t shake my worries about my daughter returning to school.
  • Honestly, I’m looking forward to my kids going back to school.

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In summary, as families transition back to school, they are filled with a mix of emotions—from excitement and hope to anxiety and worry. Each parent’s unique perspectives highlight the challenges and joys that come with this time of year.