Re: WWYD - nursery school related

I wouldn't pull him out yet. I'd give him a few more weeks.

Re: WWYD - nursery school related

I would give him some more time, in a few weeks he will get used to it, and probably bond with one of the adults there and feel more secure. I also agree that Tues/Thurs is probably much harder on him that two days in a row would be, that day in the middle might confuse him.

I know my son has to have a bond with an adult to feel secure and happy, and that can take some time. Give him a while longer and hopefully soon he will grow to love it! Good luck!

Re: WWYD - nursery school related

Posted by Diana1215

Posted by computergirl

Honestly, go with your gut. I don't think you'll be harming him in any way by continuing to send him, but I don't think you'd be depriving him of anything by pulling him out either.

I am probably in the minority, but I honestly don't think 2 year olds really "need" school. I think we as moms do need a break and that's why we send them, lol!!! With my DS, for various reasons, I chose not to do a 2 yr old program, just a 2x/week mommy and me class. He was 3 1/2 when he started nursery school and certainly doesn't seem to have missed out on anything by skipping the 2s program. He was one of the only ones who didn't cry at all the first week, in fact.

You know your child best, just follow your own intuition!

I thought I would be sending him for a break for me too - but honestly, it's so much more work. We both need to be dressed and out of the house by 8:50. And, by the time I leave him there I have to be back there an hour and a half later. I literally didn't even get to clean my floors like I wanted to today.

I wanted it for him because I thought it would be fun, especially with a newborn in the house in two weeks, I didn't think we'd be able to get out as much as he's been used to for the last two years. He's such a social kid - I thought he would LOVE it.

Re: WWYD - nursery school related

I would keep him in. This happened to Jack when I started him at 20 months in a toddler program. The teacher told me to stick with it becuase at that age it can sometimes take up to 8 weeks for them to fully understand the concept that you drop them off, they play, and you DO come back. Unless he is making himself sick over it, I'd stick with it.

Re: WWYD - nursery school related

Thanks everyone for the responses. I def. want to keep him at it. I won't be able to do many activities throughout the winter with him since I don't want to bring a newborn to places like Storytime and whatnot.

Also, most of his friends who we have regular playdates with, are also in school now (one is in his class)

Knowing my son, and how social and fun he is, I am hoping it's only time before he sees how fun this can be for him. Obviously, if they ask me to take him out then I will do so - I do not intend on torturing him.