Military life is unique.
The everyday struggles for American adolescents are vast. Emotions are on the forefront as pre-teens and teens attempt to navigate the hardships of social relationships, achieve success in their academics, and build a self-identity. Parents and teachers remain the primary figures of influence, thus establishing positive relationships and partnerships is vital for adolescent success.
Military children must battle the traditional stressors of teen life along with frequent relocation and temporary loss of a parent to deployment. Often, the families of service members are overlooked. However, as a country, there is an obligation to support and care for the spouses and children of the deployed while their family member sacrifices for the benefit of the majority. Educators can provide a foundation of support for this child during this time of emotional instability and uncertainty.
Over the past several years, researchers have studied the affects of parental deployment on the family at home. Results of the studies can provide parents, educators, and community members with the specific areas of difficulty and information to help guide individuals who are in positions to support the children.
Military children must battle the traditional stressors of teen life along with frequent relocation and temporary loss of a parent to deployment. Often, the families of service members are overlooked. However, as a country, there is an obligation to support and care for the spouses and children of the deployed while their family member sacrifices for the benefit of the majority. Educators can provide a foundation of support for this child during this time of emotional instability and uncertainty.
Over the past several years, researchers have studied the affects of parental deployment on the family at home. Results of the studies can provide parents, educators, and community members with the specific areas of difficulty and information to help guide individuals who are in positions to support the children.