Is it embarrassing to 12 year old boys if their mother takes them to Jr. High the first day of 7th grade?

Question

I'm told it's not very cool and could ruin their popularity factor.

Answer 1

It's no big deal if you drive him to school...but if you walk in with him and say 'ok now give mommy a big kiss; good luck!!' that would be pushing it :-)  

Answer 2

Just a kiss on the cheek is ok, but lips would destroy their social life.

Answer 3

Kids get driven all the time in Middle school..just don't walk him in.

Answer 4

Yah it would be soooo embarrassing, let the kid go, he'll be fine... none of us like our parents following us around and being over protective.  

Answer 5

if your driving (that's what my mom does) he'll be fine and if people tease him they'll get over it. DO NOT walk him to the door.

I do not recommend walking him to school, major teasing.

Answer 6

He is 12 and if he would rather ride the bus than have you drive him..let him go. I know a lot of kids get driven to school but there are those who prefer the bus for various reasons..friends, girls, etc.

Don't worry he will be fine.

Answer 7

yes it is embarrassing to take your 12 year old boy to school

there is a time for you to stay close to your child and a time to let go

this is the time you need to start to let go

but in any case it is okay to drive him but let him get out of the car on his own and don't yell i love you out the car because it makes the child nervous

and that time is a akward stage for the child so don't ask any questions until he's ready to tell you about it.

Answer 8

I'm sure it's embarrassing, but in the long run, nobody cares.  

Answer 9

Yes, it could be embarrassing for them. However, do what you need to do if its needed. But its optional.

Answer 10

No, it's not totally embarrassing. It's only when your mom makes you give her a kiss or screams, "I love you (place embarrassing nickname here, e.i. pumpkin)!!!"

But trust me, getting a ride with your mother is a LOT better than a bus or walking.

Answer 11

At my brothers middle school, lots of kids got dropped off by their parents.  As long as you never leave the car, there's nothing wrong with driving him to school.  My brother and sister were driven to school all throughout middle school, they are now in 9th and 10th grade and still get driven, in high school, it's not cool to take the bus, even getting a ride with a parent is better than the bus.  In my area I know a lot of parents drive their kids to an from school and their kids like it.  If you don't care whether you drive him or he takes the bus, I'd let him choose, maybe even drive him when he's running too late for the bus, or stop at a donut shop on the way once a every week or 2.  I really don't think his popularity factor will be affected if you are driving him to school, just make sure you stay in the car and keep it cool, be patient when picking him up, wait for him to find you don't go looking for him.  The other kids aren't going to care how he gets to school.  My mom always liked us to take the bus the first day, otherwise the the driver starts to think they don't need to stop at your house/stop if you don't ride for like the first few days, so I'd have him take the bus at least once the first week, so the bus driver knows he will be riding sometimes.

Answer 12

I have a 12 year old son and he would more than likely want me to take him and his friends in my car rather than take a bus!  Lots of parents drop off their kids and that's no big deal but if you make a fuss over him when you drop him off that would embarass him and cause a lot of teasing.  If he is comfortable taking the bus with his friends let him do that so he can have some fun with them before class starts.

Answer 13

It happend to me accept it was my grandma that lead lead me into the school. its not THAT big of a deal i dont think. the way i look at it is if your willing to be around your parents and show that you love them without anyone else caring REALLY shows how "cool" you are. but its 7th grade dont wory too much about popularity just yet

Answer 14

Well, it depends on the child, but I would say yes, it is very embarassing for them.

I taught grade 6 and it really depends on the child's confidence level and personality. However, if your son is unfortable with it, I would make arrangements to visit the school with him before it officially opens and let him go alone the first day.

Trust me, he could be teased about it.

Answer 15

More than likely, yes, but that depends on what your son is comfortable with. Take your cue from him. :)

Answer 16

how are they going to get there? walk? they cant drive? popular kids are the ones who end up doing drugs drinking and having s*x...possibly preggo... before high school! its sad but true!! its what all the popular kids are doing mom!

kids need to be embarrassed its what gives them character!

Answer 17

as long as your not walking them to the door they should be fine, in middle school I would have much rather had my mom take me than make me ride the bus.

p.s just dont roll down the window and scream I love you, they wont like it lol