I’m 55 and I can remember some things so vividly from middle school! I also think what you bring up is, as parent, we have to remember our experience is unique to us, even if the emotions are universal. And how we were taught to cope (or not cope) might not always be the best playbook. I see it with my sibling, who has very low regard for any mental health intervention in school (because that’s not what we did), whereas I’m open to anything that moves the needle forward, including changes in grading systems.
I’m 55 and I can remember some things so vividly from middle school! I also think what you bring up is, as parent, we have to remember our experience is unique to us, even if the emotions are universal. And how we were taught to cope (or not cope) might not always be the best playbook. I see it with my sibling, who has very low regard for any mental health intervention in school (because that’s not what we did), whereas I’m open to anything that moves the needle forward, including changes in grading systems.
Yes so true - our experiences are unique to us, even if the emotions are universal!