2006-09-11 02:10:11 · 17 answers · asked by jan2december 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
For a few days go there with him and stay there for sometime and leave him after some time so that he should understand that mummy can't stay with him and he has to sit there alone like everybody else has to.
2006-09-11 02:21:40 · answer #1 · answered by goodbye 6 · 9⤊ 0⤋
I bet your son is more ready for school than you think . . . technically, I don't remember, but when I first started kindergarten, my mom had similar concerns about me, but she always tells the story of the first day of school, how when the bus came, I yelled "bye Mom!", stepped on the bus, and never looked back! LoL! . . . now granted, each child is different, but what you could do between now and January is try to put your son in different situations where he can get used to being around other kids (and not so stuck under Mommy). . . for example, if you can afford it, let him attend a day care center maybe 2 or 3 days a week . . so that way he can get adjusted to what it might be like to go to school . . . just don't worry about it so much! . . I'm sure he will do fine!
2006-09-12 12:08:29 · answer #2 · answered by ♥LoisLane♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find out if he has any friends that will be starting the same time, perhaps you can all travel to school together, make it a fun activity, going to school with other kids will be a distraction for you and him.
Perhaps you as the parent are feeling anxious about being left alone yourself, what will you do all day on your own, going to school will be a turning point in his life and yours. You might feel more insecure than your child, which is natural.
If you chat to other Mothers outside the school gate, you will find that some have the same feelings as you and others will feel differently.
2006-09-12 02:27:34 · answer #3 · answered by PHILIP C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a lot of good suggestions here.
Get him used to being separated from you...don't you ever go to the movies with your husband, partner or friend? Doesn't he go on play dates with his friends. If not, start now. And while you're doing that, realize that this is the first step in separating from your child, which is what every mother has to do, and that you're both making good progress. Be positive. If you can, see if you can take your boy on a short visit to his school before the first day and talk to him about all the (very specific) things he'll be able to do there. Be positive and he will be too. My daughter cried the first day, but she's happy now and loves her school.
2006-09-11 11:06:34 · answer #4 · answered by Bobbie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could it be that you are worried about how You will cope leaving him. Our childrens' first days at school are worrying for all of us.
Does he have a friend who is also starting? What about pre admission visits when he can just look around and see other children learning and having fun without mummy there?
Unfortunately there is no "right answer" all children are individuals. but it is important that he sees this as being part of being a big boy and realises that you will be there for him at the end of the day.
Reception teachers and LSAs are very used to these kind of issues and I am sure that all will be OK>
Good Luck.
2006-09-11 02:23:10 · answer #5 · answered by Lynne W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
surely he is use to this anyway at pre-school?
I dont think you need to worry, he may cry when you go but this never lasts long. Maybe your more concerned with how you will cope? I cried as I took my 4 year old into school last monday, though I still have 2 others at home. I think sometimes its harder for us then it is them especially if its your only 1.
dont worry the teacher will know how to deal with it.
2006-09-11 02:17:51 · answer #6 · answered by Sara P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start separating yourself from him now. Leave him with someone while you go to the store. Have a playdate where you drop him off. Start out slow...by the time you reach January he will feel better about not being with you
2006-09-11 02:15:24 · answer #7 · answered by aerofrce1 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is not something you can teach as such. Just take any opportunities to put forward the positives about the school e.g. his friends going too and take the chance, if presented, to take him to the school first so he can have a look round and then it won't be totally unfamiliar territory
2006-09-11 03:37:32 · answer #8 · answered by Paul B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop worrying for a start! He'll be fine, my daughter shocked me on her first day, she turned and looked at me, then looked at the teacher, and said " tell mummy to go now, don't need her here" and that was it! I was worrying so much, and to get that from her, dissolved all the worry right away, good luck xx
2006-09-11 02:13:29 · answer #9 · answered by SunnyDays 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he is OK playing with other kids, his anxiety is normal and shouldn't go for very long; after playing with other kids for a while, he'll forget you've left. All kids go through day one of school, and he should be fine.
Moms on the other hand, have a harder time... ;-)
2006-09-11 02:17:01 · answer #10 · answered by drumrb0y 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋