just out of the blue, he starts crying . seems to have it on his mind more than he should.
2006-08-22 02:58:15 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Preschool
You need to get to the root of the problem - why is he crying? Is it because he doesn't like part of their daily routine, doesn't like a teacher, or simply doesn't like being apart from you. Try to find out specifically so that you can talk to him about it.... if it is the separation anxiety, DON'T give in - in just one year, he will be going to kindergarten, so he needs to learn how to be a little independent (I am a kindergarten teacher and I have had a few "criers" but they have ALL been fine within the first 5 minutes of the school day!). Talk to his teachers - find out how long he cries after you leave - have the teachers talk to him and have something that interests him prepared for the day... and if you have to...as a last resort, bribery works wonders!
2006-08-22 03:12:24 · answer #1 · answered by Penn State Princess 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Has he ever been away from you before? A lot of times when children are only around parents or grand-parents during the early years it is a little harder for them to adjust when they go to head start or pre-school. I have had friends who kept their children at home until they started pre-school and they had major problems getting them to calm down enough to stay at school. I would not pull him out, that won't help matters in my opinion. I think you should sit down with him and find out what the root of the problem is. He may not realize that you are coming back for him. If you had the "don't talk to strangers" talk with him, he may see his new teachers as strangers instead of friends. It could be a number of things bothering him, but I would most definitely NOT take him out of school
2006-08-22 04:13:19 · answer #2 · answered by Mommy of 2 Boys 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't worry too much, often children will suffer separation anxiety. This is normal, after a while they will get used to the new routine and will love it. My son went through the same thing. It makes you feel terrible but remember that you are doing what is in the best interests of your child. They need that interaction with other children. Hope this helps and remember that you have to be the strong one.
2006-08-22 03:24:46 · answer #3 · answered by trace 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't worry about it. But at the same time i wouldn't put it on the back burner. Ask the teacher how long after u leave is he still crying. Find out if any of the other kids are picking on him. but other than that he should get over u leave.
2006-08-22 04:32:52 · answer #4 · answered by Baby T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is normal for kids to cry for the reason of seperation angizitie.
Some children will start to cry months after they start as apossed to kids who will cry right at the beginning ...
I my self had a child who cry at the beginning for fear of being away from mommy, she cryed for about a month and then after no more crying til it came time for her to have her last day for a week prier to her last week she would cry none stop while there and before and after .
My local community action counseler said this is normal, seperation angizitie.
2006-08-22 03:25:31 · answer #5 · answered by passonfruits 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My twins went to head start,and they cried for a long time.but once they got used to the teacher and class mate. They was ok. sometime it take a while for some children.My son never cried.Your 4 year old would be ok,talk to the teacher. Good luck
2006-08-25 17:20:59 · answer #6 · answered by lanie1713 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would talk to the teachers and see how hes doing.
If the school is good and there arent any problems other than he just wants to be home with mom.. Then I'd leave him in. He will adjust.
If theres another issue it needs to be addressed so he can continue with it and have a good experience with his first time at school.
2006-08-22 03:09:53 · answer #7 · answered by ironica7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋