Moving can be rough, learning to adjust to something new or different from what one is used to can take its toll. Whether a person has moved to a new house, a new state or a new country, change is change and for some it’s hard to accept. People move for all kinds of reasons such as a new job, schooling, new beginning or simply just because they could. Of course there are other reasons, but those are few to mention. For teens, moving can simply become a burden.

           In order to move, a person has to pack, clean,  get rid of useless  items and then start to move and when that is done, the person gets to do the same thing all over again when they have reached the new destination. Then, for many teens, the real work begins.

           One of the hardest things for many teenagers who move to a new place is adjusting to a different school and staying focused. It is not easy changing schools, especially for those who move near the end of the school year. It is a tedious process dealing with paperwork, making a new schedule, finding classes, and making new friends. It can overwhelm a person. Not only can it affect one physically but it can also take affect a person mentally and emotionally. According to Better Homes and Gardens magazine, kids want stability and moving schools can affect their grades, moods and social skills. Those who frequently change schools normally have the hardest time adjusting and can develop behavioral problems.

                Not only can school change be a challenge, but making friends and getting to know a new place can sometimes be an even bigger one. It can be intimidating to try and make new friends in a strange new place. The easiest way to make friends is to be the person they truly are, join activities outside of school, and be friendly. Psychology Today magazine suggests that in order to make new friends, one can “stick their neck out” in order to make friends and it is okay if at first there is akwardness, it’s normal.

                The pressure to make friends and keeping up with school are two tasks that can become more difficult when a teen moves to a new place, but some must remember that sometimes change is good.