should I or shouldn't I?

Question

I have 3 kids ages 3, 5 & 6.
My 3 year can go to school this year but I am afraid to send him! Is that too early to start school...it's a pre kindergarten he will be there all day from 8-2..is that too much for a 3 year old! I have people tellin me it would be great for him, while others say he is too young! I dont know what to do! When I ask him he sometimes says no and then other times yes! What should I do?

Answer 1

I wouldn't ask the child. 3 is a bit to young for him to understand that question. The decision is yours and your husbands. If you are a stay at home mom, I would keep him with me another year, but teach him at home. This is a time you can never get back. However, if you work, pre-k sounds like a great alternative to child care or even relatives caring for him. If you do decide to send him, prepare him to be away from you before school starts. Again, if you have a choice, the best place is with at home with mommy!

Answer 2

That's really to long of a day for a 3 year old. He should be in some kind of program at 3, but not for more that 3 hours a day and no more that 4 days a week.

If you can, look into some Montessori schools in your area. Many offer this option. Also, many Montessori schools have only school, without daycare (there is a big difference in the way daycare children are).

If you can't find something with less hours, keep him home. Make sure you provide him with many opportunities to socialize, several times a week. You can find a playgroup or put him in a class. He should have one on one experiences and group experiences. This will help him develop socially and emotionally and prepare him for kindergarten. Good luck!

Answer 3

a 3 year old is too young to answer this one for you! My three year old will be starting pre-school in the fall, it is only 3 hours and I plan to stay there if needed until the child is comfortable without me. 6 hours seems like a long time for that age, maybe you could cut that in half. Time goes so fast, enjoy the time with them when they are so little! Nice to have a bit of a break though, lol, good luck

Answer 4

you are the mother and you know your child the best. I am holding back my 5 year old from kindergarten because I do not think she is ready for it. He's only 3, let him be a kid for a while longer. No matter what anyone tells you, you know you child and what they will be comfortable with. Don't let anyone pressure you, plus he's your baby, enjoy the time alone you'll have with him while the others are at school.

Answer 5

I had my 3 year old (he's now 4) in a preschool and he did very well with it. I guess it depends on the kid, how attached he is to mommy, etc. I was a stay at home mom, so it was tough for both of us (probably more for me) to put him in preschool. I think it was a good thing for him, he learned how to socialize with other kids his age, he learned a lot in general, and I think he will be better prepared for school. It really is a personal choice, and different for every child. It seems like it's a shortened day, and might be something you could try out, if your child doesn't like it, you could always take him out.

Answer 6

1st of all you really can't expect a 3 yr old to make a decision like that, you have to step up as a parent & make it for him. If your family situation demands that you put him in a daycare, what better place than a situation that will prepare him for the demands of school later on. If the school system is prepared to take on 3 years olds, & your kid is a normal to above average 3 then He's ready for whatever they can dish out.

Answer 7

It depends on your child.

Me, I wouldn't hesitate at all to send my three-year-old to school. I think she'd love it, and it would be good for her. Plus, she's been in daycare, which offers a preschool curriculum, since she was 8 weeks old, and she's there from 8:30 - 5, so spending 6 hours at school doesn't seem like too much.

She's really outgoing, though, and has no separation issues.

Answer 8

well i think it would be great, gives you a little break PLUS hell br interacting with other kids. ya know? plus im shur they do abc's and count and teach also rite? i would hope so, an early start is always best.
he may cry when you leave him but hell be fine. all kids do it you should know with your other 2

if he comes home and doesnt like it why make him go back?
if he does like it then let him go and have fun!

its your choice girl! try it before you say no!

Answer 9

My son is at day care from 8-3. Your kid will be fine. Is something wrong with my son because he is away all day? I highly doubt it. Not that this is my 1st choice, but it is life. Either this or we live in the car.

Answer 10

i would let him try it out but if he doesn't like it don't make him keep going. now every kid will not want to leave their parent at first but that isn't what i mean. let him go for maybe a week and see if he likes it then. good luck!