Someone Wrote You a Back To School Letter

Dear (put your name here),

Every time that a new school year starts I have a few hopes and fears for you as you continue to get older and grow more independent.

I hope:

• that you will be a leader among your friends.

• that you will stand for the high values that you have been taught.

• that you will live close to those values and when you falter that you will have the strength to communicate those challenges with those who can help you.

• that you will realize your potential, working hard to increase your talents and abilities.

• that you will recognize your talents and find subject areas that you are passionate about.

• that when you are pressured to do something that you know in your heart to be harmful, you will find the resolve to be your own person.

• that you will have a foundation of peace in your heart that can carry you through the difficulties that you will face.

• that you will be able to thrive in your social life, academics, and extracurricular activities.

I fear:

• that you will be a mindless follower of the crowd.

• that you will make decisions in the moment, that you will regret for a long time.

• that you will let your hormones and your emotions guide your decisions rather than actually making a thought-out choice.

• that you will put friends and popularity above learning and being who you are.

I know:

• that you have a unique combination of talents and abilities that know one else has.

• that you have the capacity to influence the people around you, in positive way, that no other person can.

• that there are those around you that will support you as you let those talents and abilities shine.

Sincerely,

Mat

The kids in my neighborhood start school today. Some parents write a back to school letter to their kids when they start each school year. I thought I would write a letter to all of you. May this school year bring you tons of fun and a lot of growth and learning.