Teenagers are creatures of habit. They become set in their favorite activities. They don’t like to change schools. They especially don’t like to change homes. Changing homes and downsizing can be downright devastating. I remember my parents moving to a smaller home early in my senior year in high school. It was a temporary move, but I was convinced that my parents were purposely trying to ruin my life. My reaction was not unique. A New York Times article, When Home Shrinks, profiles a few families and how downsizing affects their lives. In these cases, teenagers were going from luxury … Continue reading →