Listen to their concerns, says Annalisa Barbieri, but remember that you are the adults
I am a European who has been living in London for more than 20 years. During this time, I finished my studies, got a job, met a husband (from another European country), had three children and lived a happy life. The uncertainties surrounding our work environment and this country, combined with great job opportunities for my husband and I, have led us to take the decision to move back to my home country.
This is going to be a big change in our life and we have tried to look at it from many different angles. While we see benefits for ourselves and our children, we have worries about the transition period: how we will adjust to this new environment; whether we will be able to re-establish a happy balance in our family unit; and mostly, whether our children, all under 13, who have made friends here and are reluctant to leave, will be able to cope. Will they lose their sense of identity and their self-esteem in the new school environment? Will they turn into adults who move to different places when challenges arise? Are there any dos and don’ts to consider as a family and as parents?
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