Ds11 started high school a few weeks back having spent 7 years at a lovely, small village school. It has come as quite the shock to the system. He's doing ok but has lost a few bits - books, timetable, pe shorts and an after school club he was meant to attend - but his work and behaviour is good.
He just seems so sad. He struggles with the amount of people, the pushing and shoving, keeping track of him homework, the 'nasty' kids. He's been shoved over twice by the same boy and had to speak to the head of year about it. Then to make matters worse his dad (my ex) has already had a go at him about 'getting on with it and growing up' very much against my wishes.
He seems nervous and overwhelmed. I'm trying to keep the communication open between us and encourage him to talk to me about anything that's bothering him but I can already sense him retreating into himself. I know it's part of life and growing up but it's worrying to see.
Anyone else's kids going through or been through this?