2006-07-29 21:40:49 · 27 answers · asked by honey-bunny 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
to be perfectly honest I believe children are institutionalized from the age of 3 anyway when the start nursery school , it is well early enough , should you have the time you should spent as much of it with your child as possible ,not wrapping them up in cottonwool but helping them to develop and enjoying their company whilst they still enjoy yours .
2006-07-29 21:53:28 · answer #1 · answered by Andrew1968 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
3
2006-07-30 04:44:34 · answer #2 · answered by megoldthrite 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's up to you!
When my son was born, he went to nursery from 3 months as I worked (although it was 3 days a week).
I did not work when my daughter was born, but she went to nursery from about 9 months, for 2 mornings a week. I needed some space and time away from her to get things like ironing and shopping done. It also meant that my son got me all to himself for those 2 mornings in the holidays, so he did not resent his sister.
the other thing that was useful was that if I was ill, I could put my daughter into nursery and concentrate on getting better!
The other useful thing about nursery is babysitting! I found my babysitters from the staff there - You can have someone to look after your child that you know can take care of your child, as well as knowing your child's foibles. You can also trust them to do the right thing if there is a problem!
So I go back to my original point - it depends on you! I would have gone absolutely crackers if I had not had my children in nursery - and probably taken it out on my children, which would not have been fair. It made me a much more relaxed mother!
2006-07-31 03:56:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I work in a nursery. some people I work with thing the younger the better. I personally think about 18months upwards. before then, they do enjoy it but lets face it they want their mums. However in saying that, some children find it harder when they are older, because they understand more. I work with 2-3 year olds and its so unpredictable when a new kid starts. You don't know if they will be fine or cry for the next 2 weeks.
I don't think there is a perfect age, but you may want to read up on Bowlby's attachment theory.
2006-07-30 07:56:43 · answer #4 · answered by As You Like It 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think age 3 is the best age. The prices usually go down, because the child is potty trained, and the best situation is not a day care situation, but a pre-school situation. At age 3, a child can tell you to some extent what they did that day. Younger than age 3, you are never really sure.
2006-07-30 04:44:47 · answer #5 · answered by Nancy R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am at church a week after I have the baby, and put them in the nursury about a month old. Don't worry about germs. This is not a germ-free world, and the more exposed they are to germs, the better the immune system- ecspecially if your nursing. Let your baby start being a blessing to others at just a couple weeks old- you should see the smiles on peaples faces when you ask them if they want to hold your newborn. It will make their day, and if you put your baby in nursery that small, garenteed it will be held the whole time!!! Who doesn't want to hold a teensy bundle? I had my newborns in their that early, and they are all happy babies who love the nursury. My one year old gets a big smile on her face when she sees the nursury worker, and waves good-bye to me when other babies around her are screaming their head off
2006-07-30 14:02:35 · answer #6 · answered by Miss America 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say 3 but this can not happen.
I am going back to work in september after a year off.my baby will be 11 months and going to nursery from 9 to 5 .I wish I could stay at home for 2 more years but how would I pay my mortgage?
where I originally come from (France) you get pay parental leave for at least 3 years.IT is not full pay but still....here if you take it you don't get pay.
2006-07-30 04:48:24 · answer #7 · answered by LOL 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son went from 3 1/2 months to 18months and was fine, but this was only 4 days a week from 9-3 as i was at college and wanted to complete.
He then stayed with me til he was three and now goes to a preschool from 9-12 tues and thurs mornings and will continue this until school sept 2007
I think its more as to whether the parents are ready to hand ove rthe care of their child to someone elce, i wasnt ready but it was for the best i got my eduucation so i could eventually get a decent job to support my baby.
2006-07-30 04:43:36 · answer #8 · answered by emma b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a preschool teacher enter you child around 1 1/2 -2. Your child has to develop social skills. The best way is for them to be around children there own age.
2006-07-30 07:53:32 · answer #9 · answered by ~daTexasPrincess~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think one or two years before kindergarten (depending on the readiness of the child) is good for preparation and to make the school transition easier. When my son was getting closer to school age I tried this and it worked great for both of us:
First: he went to story-time at the library for 1/2 hour once a week
Second: he went to vacation bible school for two hours a day for one week in the summer
Third: he started pre-school (and was ready for it)
Fourth: The first day of Kindergarten (smiles all around!)
2006-07-30 07:35:14 · answer #10 · answered by Nikki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋