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6 Realizations I Want My Sister To Have Before Starting Middle School

You still have a couple months before school, but I'll get my advice out there now!

Kayla Quinn
Jul 02, 2018
Susquehanna University
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6 Realizations I Want My Sister To Have Before Starting Middle School
Kayla Quinn

My sister Sasha and I are eight and a half years apart. It's honestly quite an awkward age gap between siblings. At 11, she is smart, bubbly, and so ambitious.

After just a couple of weeks into summer, Sasha started telling me how bored she was and how she can't wait to go back to school.

In September, she will be starting middle school. I remember having a good experience, but middle school is generally categorized as an "awkward phase".

Sasha, although I have no doubt that you will fly through your middle school years in such an admirable way, I have a few pieces of advice for you to take along the ride:

1. Ask lots and lots of questions

Don't know the answer to something? That's okay! Don't shy away from speaking up and letting your curiosity shine.

2. Manage your time

School is important and it should take up a good portion of your time, but don't forget to enjoy yourself too. Make time for clubs and for friends, and keep Mom company while I'm away at school!

3. Don’t change yourself for anyone

Okay, you knew I was going to include the cheesiest line in the book, but in all seriousness, don't change what you love or who you are for anyone or anything. You'll find people who won't care about your interests because they'll share them. I promise.

4. Let yourself mess up

Don't be so afraid of failure that you avoid taking any risks at all. It's okay to mess up; it will shape who you are in the long run.

5. Don’t be in a rush to grow up

From here on out, everything is going to fly right before your eyes. Some days, it'll feel especially slow, and then time will sneak around and rush by you. Don't wish away the time you have now.

6. Always feel free to call

I may not be right there everyday after you come home from school, but I'm always only a phone call away. Don't forget that!

Sasha, you're going to kill it in middle school, I'm so excited to see where life takes you!

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