Peoples want babies NOT school aged children
When kids are no longer cutesy wootsy, they are NEGLECTED. The parents can’t deal with them having their own thoughts & ideas. The parents also cannot do the schoolwork so they disengage
Middle school kids are thrown to the wolves
your journey is yours only. you are not here to make anyone understand it. you are simply here to live it and enjoy yourself along the way. let them doubt. your success, joy and triumph will be all the explanation you need.