My daughter is 14, but I’m sure answers for kids younger or older can apply.
if you’re planning to leave because trump got elected, then be warned. the UK has similar problems
Similar risks I would say. The UK by and large chose “the sensible option” in the last general election. The equivalent of Harris/dems, or the “anti chaos” option.
Reelecting Trump vs reelecting the Tories is a fair comparison, especially as the Tories are moving further and further right wing.
In summary the labour party have about 3 years to make some noticeable impact to people’s lives in the UK, but all that against the backdrop of huge financial issues incurred during the past decade or so, increasing war and conflict and now the Trump presidency.
There very well maybe people who will follow the conservative party on their way further right. The UK already had it’s brexit moment and has not really learned from it fully.
The UK government is getting rid of conversion therapy. Labour wants to, the king wants to, the C of E wants to, and because of the last part, enough Tories want to that it will happen.
So it doesn’t have similar problems when you have a queer child.
UK Trump is slightly younger
I have not, but I’ve done some immigration and have general advice:
Immigration is expensive and very time consuming to get the required documents.
- Figure out how you’re going to get residence, what visa you’ll be on, what visa your kids will be on
- See if you have to enroll in school ahead of time
- Test the job market by applying, interviewing, and getting offers beforehand. Even if you decline them, you don’t want to be surprised
- Make a spreadsheet of needed documentation for each person. Forgetting one thing can screw you up badly on the day you need it
- Do everything above, twice, to make sure you didn’t screw up the first time
Imo immigration is an amazing way to live the only life you have, but make sure you put in the work to make it work. I’ve seen lots of immigrants give up and go back to their home country before putting in the effort to fully realize their dreams, and it’s low-key sad
Damn. If it wasn’t you I was gonna dunk a bit.
Like. “Get ready, because they teach kids. Also, they hold back the ones who don’t pass. So they won’t leave them behind so much as Keep them behind.”
And, you know, I’d leave some grammar bits in there too.
I just wanna say I hope you can get clear and bring the family to safety. I worry it’s harder with any pre-existing conditions - it’s brutal to get into Canada with even diabetes - but I hope you can make it.
Good luck.
Damn. If it wasn’t you I was gonna dunk a bit.
Thought the same. Was going to say their kids will start talking funny in few years after the move.
Thiiis propa’ geeze’ wouldan understand them talk, yeah?
No advice yet as I’m in the same exact boat. We’re about to get ours evaluated for ADHD privately while unconvinced it’s the best option… Ours is young enough that he doesn’t really have memories of the US and started school here, but still comes off as blatantly American. It’s been a comedy of errors learning how the school system works (putting him and my wife through school the last 3 years, somehow).
But hey, hit me up if you’re ever out near Kent, I figure I owe you a pint or three for all the work you do to keep things fresh on Lemmy.
Will do, thanks!
We moved to NZ temporarily with 8 and 5 year ollds and they had to make new friends, be away from family and only see people from back home via video calls. Luckily the school and community are nice and welcoming so they rolled with it really well.
The visa application was long and expensive (application fees, specific medicals for immigration, etc.) so that part can get immensely frustrating.
What really helped is having similar aged neighbors for the kids to play with where we can hang out with a few beers as well.
I got no helpful advice, but wishing you and your family all the best.
I wish you and your family the best. It’s a scary time. Love from Canada.
Thank you!
Neurodivergent kids can get an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). We’ve found this great with the right state school - break time provisions, 1:1 sessions, mental health help, extra time in exams etc.
I would say get a report from an educational psychologist (even though they say you don’t need to below) or arm yourself with evidence, most likely, like all benefits in the UK, you may have trouble with the first application, but get help from a charity or professional with wording and apply again, every time helps.
Happy to have you!
Thanks. We have a full report from a place that does evaluations with lots of test result information, so hopefully that will work.
I really appreciate all of these websites people are sharing!
Some relevant words on the UK from an energy economist here.
I’m not sure what that has to do with school, but thanks.
It doesn’t—sorry I didn’t make that clearer. I lump the conversation about emigration in with looking for a better life. I meant the article to contribute to the quality of life angle. Hope that helps.
I will look it over. Thank you.
Why the UK, why not Ireland? It’s still a fairly conservative society but the government isn’t nearly as hostile to it’s citizens and you get to be part of the EU.
Because I’m not an Irish citizen.
Oh! I didn’t realize you already had UK citizenship. That’s definitely the easiest way to get to a better place than the US.
Yeah, we are lucky in that respect.
