what do i do if my child doesnt want to stay in pre-school?

Answer 1

it's called separation anxiety. It will pass eventually. You must make sure to tell your child that you are leaving and that you will be returning to pick them up in ...hours. Tell tham that you love them and then leave. Do not look back and make a big fuss because YOU are the one who is setting your child off. Chances are that in 2-5 minutes after you leave they will stop crying and move on. Think of the attention span of a young child. Not long! They can only think of one thing for a short period of time and then thier brain goes elsewhere. Chance aare you may be having a bit of anxiety which is making your child's anxiety worse. Be strong and assertive. but always remember to assure your child you will be back and then make sure it is you that comes back!

Answer 2

Find out why your child does not want to be in pre-school. If there are valid reasons why he does not like the school, consider changing schools. Listen to your child's opinion. I was a product of day cares, some great and some terrible. The terrible ones can scar a child. Talk with him everyday. If it is merely separation anxiety that is different, and will require some reassurance and again, talking. Good luck.

Answer 3

Talk to the child's preschool teacher. Come up with some of their favourite activities or interests, so that there can be an activity that your child can engage in, with the teachers help when you arrive.

Give your child something of yours to "look after" while they are there (ie a photo, a special key) It helps them to feel that they still have a connection to you, even though you are not there.

Also you need to be upbeat when they leave, stay positive, promise you will be back.... try not to stay too long, as this actually makes the separation process harder for the child. Just make sure you always leave your child with a staff member, to help them readjust.

Answer 4

Some kids are naturally shy or need more reassurance....if this is the first year that your child is going to pre-school....I would stay in class with them and volunteer. Gradually, make your time spent in the classroom shorter and shorter. Eventually, your child will make friends and be so busy that he won't notice that you are even there! Also, peer pressure of being the only child to have "mommy" be there might do the trick in your child being able to stay without you.
Good luck to you and your little one!

Answer 5

even though they may not feel like it, you should make them, It is for there own good. This is where they learn many important things that will help them with all there other years in school. Shapes, Colors, Alphabet, Social Skills, they will be making friends. I actually remember preschool, it was the best time I had ever had. I am now 14, and I remember everything about preschool. Teachers, things I learned, things I liked things I didn't like, friends, toys , enemies, and my cousin went with me and we both had tons of fun together.

I hope this helped! Please don't judge me only because I am fourteen. I have a 2 year old of my own. I know these things!

Answer 6

How do you know he doesnt want to stay in pre school?
I would take him every day, unless he is being mis-treated or abused. You should look into the reasons why he does not want to go. If you find nothing, make him go. It is important to his psychosocial development and readies him for kindergarten.

Answer 7

if your child does not want to go to preschool too bad you are the one paying for it and you are the boss if it gets to out of hand and if the child really hates preschool then dont make them go and work on stuff at home for about an hour a day. Preschool is not a nessesity

Answer 8

If its the first time they've been away from you for a period of time, that is normal and you should encourage him/her to continue so the child learns some independence and makes friends.

It should be a fun time for a child that age, if possible find out whats bugging him/her because there may just be something there that isnt right for the kid, so try to find out exactly why...

We had a daycare that my 2&3 yo kids began to throw tantrums when we pulled up, it wasnt normal for them so I knew something was up. Came to find out she was terrorizing them all day and they were scared of her. We fired her immediately when we figured it out. Listen to your kid esp. if they are acting different.

Answer 9

if you start letting your child run over you now it will only get worse. reassure your child that it is okay and if they behave you g give them a reward. yeah make your child go but remember that they are scared at the same time.

Answer 10

tell her or him,
I am the boss here and you will listen to me.
You need to go to school if you want to grow up and have a good life like a family, and a good paying job.