This past week I’ve been deliberating over whether or not I’ve made the right decision for TP’s education or not.
Last week I received a phone call from JR’s school to say that TP could start nursery there in January. It is a phone call that I was expecting after all JR stared in January 2012 as soon as he turned 3 so what’s different this time? This time I’ve said no he’s not starting until September!
Well you see the thing is TP & LA are starting to develop a fantastic relationship and it’s helping her catch up developmentally, but that’s not the only reason.
I love having TP at home and I’m enjoying teaching him and helping him make his 1st discoveries at home.
There’s also the fact that the school uses a foundation unit where JR & TP would be together. I’m worried that it would be detrimental to JR’s learning and that come September TP might struggle to get used to the fact that JR isn’t there anymore.
Part of me feels that I’m being selfish, that I’m going to be holding him back, that I’m just scared to let him go, let him grow up.
I really wish I had the courage of my convictions and could stop doubting that I’m doing the right thing, but I suppose only time will tell!
What do you think am I being selfish,and holding him back? Or am I being a loving caring mom who wants to be her sons first teacher?
Trust your instincts. You know your children best. Thing One started nursery at age 3.5 and full time reception a mere two weeks after his fourth birthday. Thing Two wasn’t due to start reception until she turned five so she went to nursery at age four. The Toddler could have gone to nursery in September, he’s 3.5 now. I’m not sending him until Jan/feb. They have so many years in school, in the ‘system’ and so precious time at home. If we can be at home with them and we’re happy to be at home with them, then there is no ‘necessity’ to send them to preschool or nursery, only a ‘choice’. You decide which choice is better for you and your child.
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Personally I think you should allow him to go, you are still and always will be his first teacher as you put it. You are very lucky to be offered the place for him I wish it was something we had been able to access with the girls, there was opition of private nursery but money was an issue. It’s a fantastic opportunity for them to learn valuable social skills as well as educational. Plus it gives you time to spent with Lexi. I know they’re only young once and soon grown but life is so competitive now that being offered this opportunity to start the whole education system earlier surely can only be a positive thing.