Academics?

Thursday evening, Elizabeth came to me begging to check her out of school early for Friday, the following day. I asked why? She told me it would be a "block" day where the last 85 minutes of school would be a "party." She told me there would be a movie and a dance. She didn't want to go to either. She felt like it was inappropriate to force students to do such things and she didn't feel good about it. I agreed with her. Social activities for Jr. High should be offered and students and parents should be aware of those activities to discuss them together and decide if they are good to go to. Whether or not Elizabeth was just terrified of too much interaction with the boys or if she truly had a bad feeling about attending the party, I as her mom love her for standing up for what she believes to be right. I for one, am glad to have a sweet girl who isn't ready to grow up too quickly.