Is moving multiple times scarring for young kids?
We are in the midst of intense career goals/direction discussions and one thing we disagree on is how many moves our family has at the behest of our jobs.
I think we can move a few more times for sure based on work and more if needed for our children’s needs (sports, therapies, disabilities, interests etc). Partner believes we max 2 moves before we hinder our kids potential. He believes that the kids will always be outcast, transplants and if they are athletic, will be at a disadvantage to those with “political ties” when it comes to team selections. I disagree. If a kid is an outcast they will be an outcast no matter what we do. If a kid is a good athlete AND love their sport, they will find a way to get where they need to be. I think it’s up to us as parents to do more to provide a secure and safe home and relationships with our children especially given that moving is due to our own ambitions. If anything it shows our kids different cultures and exposed them to different lifestyles. Our kids are 3 and a newborn.