It is back-to-school time in the United States, which for many is bittersweet. The bitter part is for saying goodbye to carefree, unscheduled summer days. The sweet part is saying hello to a new school year and school friends. This exciting time is filled with smells of new books, paper and pencils. Children might dress in a new set of clothes and wear new shoes. And of course there are the first-day-of-school pictures that parents share with family and friends. However, going back to school can also be a stressful time for children and families. Everyone must make the transition from easy summer life to routines, schedules and homework. Families might also stress about spending extra money for a new school year. Parents often need to pay school fees or to buy new school clothes, sports equipment, musical instruments and school supplies. When parents are stressed, children feel the tension.
What does routine mean?
a regular way of doing things in a particular order
a form of punishment
someone who receives high grades
a type of test taken at school
Which one of these is a major stress for parents of children attending school?
not enough recess time
using new textbooks
school fees
a lack of snack time
And of course there are the first-day-of-school pictures that parents share with family and friends.
stories
games
pictures
paintings