Post by ljfenn on May 11, 2015 14:11:25 GMT
o Everyone,
My family and I recently (January) moved here with three teen boys (18, 16, 13) and I just wanted to give a perspective of what its like here with teenagers. Our boys have experienced homeschooling, DHS Academy, and the middle school.
Its ALWAYS hardest on teenagers to move. The things that will make it easier for your teens is for them to be open (not always easy) to new things. My boys are American football & basketball players, so taking up golf, tennis or compeive swimming (which is difficult for teens to get into here if they've never done that) is a challenge.
The schools are good and the staff(s) are willing to help the kids adjust to their new academics. You just have to be proactive, no one is going to knock on your door and tell you that "Johnny" is having a hard time.
We brought lots of boxes of small kitchen appliances, clothes, household items, iPads, iPods, computer etc. when we came. The things that I wish I had brought on the plane with me are;
Foam bed cover/pad--(my children & I don't have back problems, but because of the beds we have all suffered with hip and back pain.
BIKES BIKES BIKES!!! It is incredibly difficult to get around when you are first here, because you have to have your ID's, Igama, etc completed before you can get transportation. BUT you have to do all of that admin. stuff on foot, or by bus (which isn't easy or convenient)
Fitted sheets for the beds
At least a six month supply of your personal hygiene favorites
FOOD ITEMS; these are personal preference, but I would think about things that you use to make meat taste like home, seasoning packets and such that you are used to.
Finally I would bring anything that would be a boredom buster for your teens. I knew we were coming to RT and I would have brought a paddle board, snorkel gear, sports gear, anything that I thought my teen would need to be active and make friends.
My teens are starting to enjoy it here, we've spent lots of family time. We go for walks on the beach, swimming, mini golfing, and to the movies. We don't do this everyday, its not like living in a big city, but there are a few things to do.
My family and I recently (January) moved here with three teen boys (18, 16, 13) and I just wanted to give a perspective of what its like here with teenagers. Our boys have experienced homeschooling, DHS Academy, and the middle school.
Its ALWAYS hardest on teenagers to move. The things that will make it easier for your teens is for them to be open (not always easy) to new things. My boys are American football & basketball players, so taking up golf, tennis or compeive swimming (which is difficult for teens to get into here if they've never done that) is a challenge.
The schools are good and the staff(s) are willing to help the kids adjust to their new academics. You just have to be proactive, no one is going to knock on your door and tell you that "Johnny" is having a hard time.
We brought lots of boxes of small kitchen appliances, clothes, household items, iPads, iPods, computer etc. when we came. The things that I wish I had brought on the plane with me are;
Foam bed cover/pad--(my children & I don't have back problems, but because of the beds we have all suffered with hip and back pain.
BIKES BIKES BIKES!!! It is incredibly difficult to get around when you are first here, because you have to have your ID's, Igama, etc completed before you can get transportation. BUT you have to do all of that admin. stuff on foot, or by bus (which isn't easy or convenient)
Fitted sheets for the beds
At least a six month supply of your personal hygiene favorites
FOOD ITEMS; these are personal preference, but I would think about things that you use to make meat taste like home, seasoning packets and such that you are used to.
Finally I would bring anything that would be a boredom buster for your teens. I knew we were coming to RT and I would have brought a paddle board, snorkel gear, sports gear, anything that I thought my teen would need to be active and make friends.
My teens are starting to enjoy it here, we've spent lots of family time. We go for walks on the beach, swimming, mini golfing, and to the movies. We don't do this everyday, its not like living in a big city, but there are a few things to do.