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alex7-2
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2 year olds and nursery school?(am i a bad mommy?)
my friends is sending her dd to nursery school in the fall( her dd will be 3) but she said there are programs there for 2 yr olds.
my dd will be 2 in july..is 2 too young to send? i feel like a bad mom for wanting to put her in something..my dd is so outgoing and i think she would just love to interact with other kids..i was even thinking of dance or something..
what is everyones thoughts on this? i need some honest input..i dont know much about this stuff. thanks
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is there something else i could do with her? i also have a 4 month old at home.
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Re: 2 year olds and nursery school?(am i a bad mommy?)
dont feel bad. at 2, they need and love the interaction, and learn so much from the classroom dynamics, friendships, teachers as authority/discipline, things they learn and sing together, crafts, there's SOOO much great stuff for them. and mommy gets a little break and you have just enough time to miss eachother !
not a bad mom at all, a great mom!
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nylisa
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Re: 2 year olds and nursery school?(am i a bad mommy?)
DS is almost 2 and I am not sending him to any nursery school.
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LuvMy2Girls
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Re: 2 year olds and nursery school?(am i a bad mommy?)
Posted by nylisa
DS is almost 2 and I am not sending him to any nursery school.
Same for me, she's going to school at 3.
Plenty of years of school ahead of her.
I'd try to do some free classes, playgroups or story time for interaction
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JenBenMen
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Re: 2 year olds and nursery school?(am i a bad mommy?)
i would send your child...the interaction is great and it gives you some free time
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SuzyQ
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Re: 2 year olds and nursery school?(am i a bad mommy?)
I don't think you're a bad mom for thinking about it. Not at all!! You know your child best and if you think DC would benefit from it, I think it's great. Personally, I think I'm waiting until DD's 3, but there are times I almost feel like she's missing out by not spending more time with other kids her age. I know she'd love it. She is very outgoing already. I plan on doing more Mommy & Me type things, but that may be hard for you with another little one around. Do what you think is best for your DC.
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alex7-2
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Re: 2 year olds and nursery school?(am i a bad mommy?)
thanks girls..it makes me feel better that i am not a bad mommy ..i take her to the park and i plan on doing story time at the library this summer..but i figured in the fall i would try the school thing..i dont know how long it is or how many days a week..but they are sending me some info on it..
thanks again
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alex7-2
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Re: 2 year olds and nursery school?(am i a bad mommy?)
Posted by anna
dont feel bad. at 2, they need and love the interaction, and learn so much from the classroom dynamics, friendships, teachers as authority/discipline, things they learn and sing together, crafts, there's SOOO much great stuff for them. and mommy gets a little break and you have just enough time to miss eachother !
not a bad mom at all, a great mom!
thank you.that is exactly what i was thinking my dd would benefit from- all of the things you posted..im a SAHM and i love it..but i dont have the luxury of missing her...sometimes i just get frustrated and that is why i think im a bad mom..but i know deep down that its normal.
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4monkeys
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Re: 2 year olds and nursery school?(am i a bad mommy?)
Posted by LuvMy2Girls
Posted by nylisa
DS is almost 2 and I am not sending him to any nursery school.
Same for me, she's going to school at 3.
Plenty of years of school ahead of her.
I'd try to do some free classes, playgroups or story time for interaction
It's all really the same old stuff.
It's not like because it's called "School" that it's some sort of punshment or life sentence. 
IT IS a playtime/storytime. my boys have had a blast at school. they started at 2 1 /2 and 3.
Reading stories, doing crafts, singing songs, and playing games together.
what's not to love for the kids ?
and seeing their work displayed in the classroom, priceless.
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Re: 2 year olds and nursery school?(am i a bad mommy?)
Andrew will be going when he is 2. I am very excited about it. He is ready for school. He loves to count, name letters, etc so I think it will be great for him. Plus he loves kids so it is perfect.
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Samlove
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Re: 2 year olds and nursery school?(am i a bad mommy?)
Sara will be 2 1/2 in September and I signed her up for 2 mornings 9 - 11 AM. I was also unsure - I am actually wondering if this is enough time at school
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ckdk
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Re: 2 year olds and nursery school?(am i a bad mommy?)
I started sending DD 3x/week from 9-12 when she was 22 months so I don't think you're a bad mom!
I also have a baby at home and I needed a little extra time and DD loves school, it's great for her...
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Re: 2 year olds and nursery school?(am i a bad mommy?)
Are you a bad mommy???!!!
Do you want me to come over there and yell at you???  
Why would you think you were a bad mommy?
If you feel that your DD will benefit from it, why not?
You can always take her out if you are not comfortable with it or if it isn't working out.
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Re: 2 year olds and nursery school?(am i a bad mommy?)
Maddie and I go to two different Mommy and me classes right now as well as an occasional library mommmy and me gathering and it's still not enough entertainment for her. She'll be 2 in August and will be starting nursery school in Sept. 2 days/week for 2.5hrs a day. Her brain is a sponge right now and I want her to absorb as much as she can. 
ETA: I knew I made the right decision when we went to go visit the school and I had to carry her out because she didn't want to leave!
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LuvMy2Girls
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Re: 2 year olds and nursery school?(am i a bad mommy?)
To the OP, just do what you think is best for your child and don't feel guilty or 2nd guess yourself.
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Re: 2 year olds and nursery school?(am i a bad mommy?)
Posted by alex7-2
my friends is sending her dd to nursery school in the fall( her dd will be 3) but she said there are programs there for 2 yr olds.
my dd will be 2 in july..is 2 too young to send? i feel like a bad mom for wanting to put her in something..my dd is so outgoing and i think she would just love to interact with other kids..i was even thinking of dance or something..
what is everyones thoughts on this? i need some honest input..i dont know much about this stuff. thanks
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is there something else i could do with her? i also have a 4 month old at home.
Um, no. Unless those of us who send our kids to day care are bad moms too.
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Diana1215
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Re: 2 year olds and nursery school?(am i a bad mommy?)
I will be sending Jack a few half days a week when he is between 18months-2 years. I think it will be great for him to socialize. I say do what is best for you and your family!
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Re: 2 year olds and nursery school?(am i a bad mommy?)
my dd was 2 when I started her. At first I thought I made a mistake because the seperation anxiety was rough!! Then all of a sudden not only did she lOVE it but she BEGGED me to go on the days she didn't have school!!!
SO you know what I did? I enrolled her in for 5 days a week instead of three (and ps..I am a sahm too!) She loooves it...she is there 3 hours a day which is perfect for her to have time with other people and for me to have a little free time for myself.
I still have plenty of time with her every day and she is learning so much - and the interaction with other kids is SUCH a huuuuge benefit!!
Good Luck!!!
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Re: 2 year olds and nursery school?(am i a bad mommy?)
Posted by MrsR
my dd was 2 when I started her. At first I thought I made a mistake because the seperation anxiety was rough!! Then all of a sudden not only did she lOVE it but she BEGGED me to go on the days she didn't have school!!!
SO you know what I did? I enrolled her in for 5 days a week instead of three (and ps..I am a sahm too!) She loooves it...she is there 3 hours a day which is perfect for her to have time with other people and for me to have a little free time for myself.
I still have plenty of time with her every day and she is learning so much - and the interaction with other kids is SUCH a huuuuge benefit!!
Good Luck!!!
I think this is the best scenario and hopefully what I will see in a year or so!
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CalendarGirl16
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Re: 2 year olds and nursery school?(am i a bad mommy?)
I will def be putting DD in a nursery school at 2 years old just for the socialization factor and also because we plan on having more kids around that time so I will probably need a break myself with a newborn. It's great for them and most nursery schools aren't all day anyways.
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Eireann
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Re: 2 year olds and nursery school?(am i a bad mommy?)
My DD had just turned 2 in Sept. and went into a 1 day/2 hour program. My DH was against it, but now said it was the best decision. I only wish I had enrolled her for the 2 days. I'm a SAHM too, and have a baby in addition to the two year old and I'll say it...those are probably the best two hours of my week! I can't wait for Sept. until she's there 3 days!! So bad mom? I think not!
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alex7-2
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Re: 2 year olds and nursery school?(am i a bad mommy?)
Posted by Marcie
Are you a bad mommy???!!!
Do you want me to come over there and yell at you???
Why would you think you were a bad mommy?
If you feel that your DD will benefit from it, why not?
You can always take her out if you are not comfortable with it or if it isn't working out.
lol..i know im crazy..i think its that time of month..where im all wishy washy..
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twicethefun
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Re: 2 year olds and nursery school?(am i a bad mommy?)
MOst of those programs are short and frequently the parents either stay or wait outside. No harm done.
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Mommy2Boys
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Re: 2 year olds and nursery school?(am i a bad mommy?)
I would definetely send her. I think it will be good for her. We had a 2 yr. old munchkin program at the nursery school where I used to teach and it was wonderful. It was 2 days a week for 2 hours.
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Elizabeth
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Re: 2 year olds and nursery school?(am i a bad mommy?)
First I want to say I don't think you're a bad Mommy. You know your child and if you feel she will love it, I am 99.99999% sure you are right. Unless it turns out to be totally different than you thought, I can't see it being a bad idea. My kids started school at 3 or going on 3 but that's them. I never considered sending them before that. And not for any reason, I just never really considered it. My youngest is almost 2 and I am absolutely keeping him to myself for another year and a half till Sept 09. It's not that I think it's a bad idea to send them at 2, I just cannot part with him. Esp since I never had any time alone with him until my DD goes 5 mornings this coming Fall. I just want to hang onto him and have my alone time with him. Anyway, there are a lot of reasons why people send/don't send their kids to a 2 year old program. Mine is purely selfish.
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