2006-07-11 02:04:27 · 11 answers · asked by niks 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
That's normal.
Expect a couple days of crying, stay firm, and they'll get over it. It's only when you cave that problems will arrise.
2006-07-11 02:08:11 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. Brian 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean ever? Or today? In either case, I would say the answer is the same...do she/he doesn't have to. A four year old isn't required to go to school; it's only for *fun*. If it's not going to be fun for the child, why bother? Not to mention...there are 12-13 years of schooling that *are* required. Do you want the child to burn out before ever starting?!
2006-07-11 09:12:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get him/her excited for school. Take your child shopping for school clothes and supplies. Let him/her pick out what she wants. Tell your child about how great school can be and all the little kids his/her age that will be there, he/she will get excited about making new friends. And let your child no that you went to school too, when you were his/her age and you had alot of fun coloring pictures and learning new things. Don't yell and scream, that will just make him/her not want to go more. Kids don't like to do things simply because they have to do them. So give him/her a disission. Not about going to school, but about how they get to school. Ask him/her if he/she want to ride the bus the first day or if he/she wants you to drive him/her. Or what he/she wants to wear the first day. Just give your child small desissions about school so it is not all something that you are forcing him/her to do.
2006-07-11 10:43:09 · answer #3 · answered by kdancergirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most schools will let you spend a few hours with them in the classroom. Also explain everything that goes on in school and how much fun it is.
2006-07-11 09:09:32 · answer #4 · answered by sweetcountrychick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to learn your child, that school is very important, that it would make you really happy.
Talk with the other parent.
2006-07-11 09:08:41 · answer #5 · answered by DeeDee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine didnt want to either. If your child is going and he/she doesnt want to go there your child is saying something is wrong there. If this is his/her first time you have to wean them into it. It will all work out.
2006-07-11 09:29:15 · answer #6 · answered by Kim 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could skip pre-k and wait another year till kindergarten. While you wait, explain the advantages of school.
2006-07-16 05:49:19 · answer #7 · answered by Melody 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they feel better if you stay awhile on their first day. if they make friends tell your child you're leaving while they're playing. be patient. they will make friends even if it doesn't happen on the first day. your child is going thru separation anxiety.
2006-07-11 10:10:58 · answer #8 · answered by purplewowies 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Kdancergirl. Pefect Answer!
2006-07-11 11:47:45 · answer #9 · answered by a.kranz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
give him two weeks to adjust... it's normal for him to have separation anxiety. but also try to stay in school with him one time and observe his environment... see if there are bullies giving him a rough time...
2006-07-11 09:14:05 · answer #10 · answered by Christie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋