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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]From the replies on here, it seems that having different schools for Elem., MS and HS seems alright, but anything more would be disruptive?

Parents of teens, please correct me if I am wrong..[/quote]

I can only speak from personal experience but I moved schools quite a bit.  Some because we moved in this area and some because we moved out of the country.  I did k-1, 2-3, 4, 5-8 and 9-12 at different schools (and not feeder schools, totally different schools).  It was fine.  When I lived overseas many of the kids were military brats who moved every 2 years.  It was seen to be the norm.  2 years is a lifetime for kids.

My kids both moved for HS and it worked out really well.  I would not discount the ability to reinvent oneself after the awkward middle school years.  They made great friends in new high schools.[/quote]

I appreciate your perspective, but mine is different. I am a counselor and work with young adults, many of whom were military brats and moved a lot as kids and teens. Many tell me that the constant moving was emotionally and socially difficult for them, and feel they are still dealing with the consequences of that. I'm sure there are plenty of exceptions, but I thought I'd mention this.[/quote]
It is a lifetime disruption for many. My DH is State dept brat. All that moving was really difficult for him.[/quote]

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