Your Year-6 kid may still want to sleep with their stuffed animal-- and also their new mobile phone. They may appear sloppy and unkempt one moment and preppy and overdressed the next. They may be silly, sad, mean, or affectionate. That's what makes every day (or hour) a new opportunity to discover who this growing person is now.
But the place you're most likely to notice the growth is in your grovery bill. Buy in bulk. Keep carbs handy. This might be a good year to shop the discount aisle.
Doors will slam. Drama will happen. But amid all the ups and downs, now is the time to lean in even more closely. When they push, prove you can't be pushed away. When they change, prove you will love them consistently. When they break your trust, prove you are someone who can be trusted. It may be challenging, but keep showing up so there's never any reason to wonder, "Who cares?"
Year-6 kid is a crisis. Every year-6 student has an increased social and self-awareness. When you consistently affirm their journey through this sometimes-turbulent season, you help them gain stability
You help them learn when you... CONNECT THE DOTS.
You capture their heart when you ... PROVIDE STABILITY
You coach their moral abilities when you ... AFFIRM THEIR VALUE
Your Year-6 kid needs consistent, positive friends and mentors--now more than ever before. This year, help them strengthen their church relationships and stay engaged in their personal faith journey by having conversations at home.
