what wa your reaction/your child's reaction?
2006-06-22 03:26:00 · 12 answers · asked by Tiger18 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
It can be more stressful if the child hasn't been away from home or his parents. Generally once they get familiar with the schedule of school and the activities of it they adjust
My reaction was I was excited to ride the big yellow bus, but I didn't understand where we were going, and quite frankly I didn't care. I just wanted to ride the bus
2006-06-22 03:30:20 · answer #1 · answered by GD-Fan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think generally if the parent seems positive about it then the child will feel fine about starting school. The parent should make comments such as, 'I bet you can't wait to go to school, think of all the nice friends you will make!' and 'It will be really exciting at school, there will be new toys to play with and you will learn lots of new things.', any of the childs questions should be answered honestly and positively and reading books about schools with your child or going to visit the school if possible before hand might help them feel more comfortable.
Play school is also good preparation for starting school.
I remember I attended a private school where children began at 3 and a 1/2 yrs old. I was so busy socialising with the other children that I didn't even notice my mum had left and I was quite sad when she came to pick me up later.
2006-06-22 10:40:10 · answer #2 · answered by Fluorescent 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the child. But, I can tell you it is always harder on the parent than the child. Relax. It will all work out fine.
Take your child to school a couple of times and go for a tour. Play on the playground frequently. Find out what he/she is supposed to do and buy some new school supplies. Good luck.
2006-06-22 11:10:38 · answer #3 · answered by heartwhisperer2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My kids are 6 and 7 and I was a lot more worried than they were! Every child in our society goes to school and every child survives it. It really is no big deal.
Don't make it an issue - look at is as a positive step - your child will make friends and have fun.
Don't worry!
2006-06-22 10:33:53 · answer #4 · answered by Away With The Fairies 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you bring your child to school for the first time without telling him what he is expected to do,then he is going to react.The size of the school will scare him,the strangers(teachers and classmates) will even be scarier and the mere thought that you will leave him behind for x number of hours is inconceivable.
Try talking to him first, explain to him why he needs to go to school,show him the school a few times before school starts and introduce him properly to the school staff. In that way, he will not consider them strangers when school begins....
2006-06-22 10:35:26 · answer #5 · answered by vsadia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Starting school is easier if one have been to playschool first.
I cried all morning on my first day at infant school (4 years old, 1962)!
2006-06-22 10:32:22 · answer #6 · answered by Kreb D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My kid hated it, but after a couple of weeks of grief, she loves it.
The best thing to do is basically dump them off and let the teachers get on with it, it's worse if you hang about
2006-06-22 11:08:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NERVOUS SHY JUST TALK WITH THE BOOBIE AND let him know you are there for him or her. be supportive. and also tell the child to let you know if anyone bothers him. also tell the teacher . communication is a big thing now so go on and do your PARENT THING NOW :) GOOD LUCK
2006-06-22 10:30:51 · answer #8 · answered by nomorepblm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 2 boys both re-acted different,one loved going the other hated it.
2006-06-29 10:28:32 · answer #9 · answered by Ollie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
boy was crying and girl was happy.. probaby girl was mature faster.
they like school quicker than boys. But eventually both will like it.
2006-06-22 10:30:15 · answer #10 · answered by LetMEtell&AskYOU 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋