Words from Bishop Jill to School Families

“The last few days have seen seismic changes for children & teenagers. Schools out. Indefinitely. Many young people in Year 6, Year 11 and Year 13 have suddenly found themselves leaving primary or secondary school, cancelling concerts, exams unknown. From Monday many children and teenagers are doing school at home. 

Many parents are juggling work, child care, solving maths problems and setting new boundaries and routines. Some parents have suddenly found themselves out of work; some parents have found themselves with incredible demands at work…

Please give yourself plenty of slack in this time. I’m conscious that as Christians we are often super-dedicated to the cause. Mother Teresa once said: “If you want to change the world, go home and love your family”. My best child-care advice as a new mum was from a nun(!) who observed how our children often reflect back our own moods to us…”


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