Dear Mom and Dad, ask me questions.

Elementary school days are the best of days. This is time when you are most able to shape and form your child's character and future. As your child moves into the preteen and teen years, the ability to influence slowly slips from your fingers. As a parent of an high school senior and sophomore, I recall the feeling being palpable; I didn't like it. Embrace this short amount of time to guide your children! It will be gone sooner that you imagine. You will be addressing high school graduation announcements and scheduling time with a photographer for senior portraits, just like me. (A little tear in my eye as I type this...)  

A note from your child... Dear Mom and Dad,  Please talk to me and ask my opinion. I am getting older quickly. I have a lot of thoughts. Here are a few questions you could ask me (thanks to iMom and All Pro Dads).  What do you like to dream about? What is your best memory this school year? Who is your hero? Why? How would you describe your family? If you could change anything about yourself, what would it be? What are you most proud of yourself for? Who is the kindest person you know? Why? What do you like most about your best friend? What is one thing you would like to learn to do well? If you were an animal what one would you be and why? When is the last time someome hurt your feelings? How did you react? Do you know someone who is going though a hard time? How can you help them? What is the scariest thing that happened this year? If you could keep only one thing, out of everything you have, what would it be? Who do you think is really successful? Why? What’s the best thing about your teacher this year? When do you feel misunderstood by grown-ups? What three words best describe you? What’s something that makes you angry? What’s the best compliment you ever received?

Join iMOM or All Pro Dad for email updates by clicking on the "daily email" link at www.imom.com or at www.allprodad.com. © 2011 iMOM. All Rights Reserved. Family First, All Pro Dad, iMOM, and Family Minute with Mark Merrill are registered trademarks.

Each day you entrust your precious children to Rockenbaugh Elementary. We do not take the task lightly. Thank you for allowing us to share in their development. It is an honor to serve the families of our community.

To the greatest of days,

Lisa Young