I am an assistant principal at my 2 sons school.The grades run from pre-k-6th grade.I see many parents preety upset when they walk their kids off.How did you feel? Did you feel lonely?
2007-11-05 07:49:22 · 20 answers · asked by Proud mommy of Jake & Eric 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I was happy and sad at the same time. Mostly because I knew that my son was getting older and it sort of made me sad. I can still remember when I was in preschool. I was crying my eyes out and didn't want my Daddy to leave me! I wouldn't say I felt lonely because I was working full time, but I knew that this was the beginning of my son starting to do things on his own.
2007-11-05 07:52:42 · answer #1 · answered by bonstermonster20 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES!!!!!! My daughter is 5 years. She has a summer birthday and we weren't sure if we should send her off to kindergarten or pre-k. This was a hard decision for us. She has all the smarts but her maturity is what we worried about. It is so hard being the parent and making the "right" decisions. Especially in this day and age. The world around us moves so fast and they have to learn so much in so little time it seems. At first I was excited for her to go. Now I'm at home by myself and at times don't know what to do with myself. I have a business to run but it is so different without her here. I miss her now and can't wait to go pick her up in just a few minutes. Great question by the way.
2007-11-05 16:00:36 · answer #2 · answered by happily a libran 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Balled my eyes out. Honest to God, remember so well...I had a tough time...why? -Because it is the hallmark of turning your child over to others, another environment and even though it shouldn't feel this way, in some manner of feeling - we parents feel a sense of loss when they start school. Perhaps it doesn't make any sense to you because you may not have felt that way with your boys.
But I sure did with mine...it was a letting go I will never forget and hard for about two weeks until I adjusted, realized he would be okay and that it was a good thing.
Nowadays, I should think a parent letting go would feel worse...the schools are clearly not what they use to be, fewer resources, fewer people to care about your kid(s). It's heart wrenching really, like throwing them to the "wolves" in a sense.
No one ever loves you like a good parent, supports you, wants the best for you...no one. It is simply, the way it is. The schools are so overcrowded today, kids are lucky if teacher(s) know them by their first name...very sad.
Sincerely,
Grace
2007-11-05 15:56:33 · answer #3 · answered by bunnyONE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I owned a nursery school and saw the same thing over and over. I didn't feel lonely or sad because as my children were going into pre-school, I was busy working, out of necessity.
Owning a nursery, I knew that they were going to benefit from being there and I simply made sure I gave them the rest of my time.
I felt worse when my older two children started secondary (high) school. That made me sad as I couldn't deny my children are growing up!
2007-11-05 15:54:20 · answer #4 · answered by jo :) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't feel lonely, but i did feel an empty spot inside. It's hard to let your little one walk away to pre-k that 1st day, because it makes you realize how fast the time has gone by. You are so proud yet you want to go back and do a few more things before they grow up.
2007-11-05 15:53:26 · answer #5 · answered by Lady War 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had very mixed feelings. My daughter is in Kindergarten and my son is in pre-K. When my daughter went I didn't really worry too much b/c she is such a social butterfly and adjusts to change really well. She was very ready to go to school, and I was honestly looking forward to the 4 hour break I was getting in the morning! This year my son (who is the baby) started pre-K. I was happy b/c he was excited to go like his big sister, but worried b/c he is very quiet and a bit shy. And, it was my baby and I was a little lost at home without him. I didn't cry, but I won't say the thought didn't cross my mind!! He is loving preK so much though!
2007-11-05 16:01:35 · answer #6 · answered by #3ontheway! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Man, this touch me big time. I remember when I sent my oldest daughter who was 3 going on 4 to Pre-K montessori. She didn't want to let go of me when I drop her off. She was in tears big time and it made me cried too. I wanted to stay there and calm her down, but hubby said let's go she'll be o.k. He had to pulled me apart and I remember her holding on to me tightly when the teach took her away. That was the hardest thing I have ever done. But now, she look forward going to Kindergarden and I'm glad she likes it. I have some time off from her and some lone time with my 2nd one so I can teach her. Can't wait to send the second, but on the other it's going to be hard as well.
2007-11-05 17:44:06 · answer #7 · answered by KaPaul L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes at first my husband and I were pretty scared because he rode the bus as well. I soon realized that our son was totally ready for school and to make new friends. Instead of feeling lonely and upset I soon found myself feeling happy and excited for him and very proud of him I guess we did our parenting job right for him to feel so secure and independent what a great feeling that is!
2007-11-05 15:58:16 · answer #8 · answered by Tree70 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I felt sad my daughter started kindergarden at 4 and she is now 6 in the 2nd grade it still makes me sad when she goes to school, I miss her every second of every day and wait for her like a puppy! But it also makes me happy to know that a new chapter is beginning in her life. So it is bitter sweet!
2007-11-05 15:52:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You feel like you are abandoning your child and surrendering them to a bunch of strangers. It's very hard, and all teachers should be patient w/ this process. It's a neccesary step in a childs life, but it's a tough one for the parents. Especially, Mom's.
2007-11-05 15:54:18 · answer #10 · answered by casper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋