Please help calm me down! Update page 2

[buzzlady]

As long as she loved it, I would keep her in it. At this age the kids don't think of school in the same way that we do. To them it's a fun place and they are learning while having fun.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

That is true! My 1st grader is very sad school is ending. Thur. is their last day.

 

[Serena]

I work retail so I know how frustrating those schedules are. Who thought them up anyway?

Anyway, I'm glad she likes it.

My h never cared one way or the other what our kids did either while decisions were being made. Only afterwards if he didn't like the decision. But that's another story.

 

[Talking Hands]

She doesn't have to go everyday. Plan some Daddy days where they hang out together. It is summer school not the regular year and frequently kids miss for family time.

 

[Micca]

Our twin DDs went to summer school almost every year of their public school education. Big picture: it was a good idea. There was plenty of time for leisure activities, and the "leg-up" on the school year was valuable. They turn 21 this weekend. They are now in college and still take summer school classes.

 

[Dopey Sharon]

It's only for three weeks. If she really liked it, keep her in it.

 

[JayCT]

If she has never been to all-day school and it is only three weeks, keep her in it. It will help her prepare for next year. Now that she says she loved it, definitely keep her in.

As for your husband, let me give you some advice. Men do not think the same way you woman think. Men need to think things through and then give their opinion after they have weighed the pros and cons. It is something in us that makes us think this way. Kind of like the "big boys don't cry" thing. Accept it. Woman just give their immediate reaction, then they talk to all their friends about it. Men keep things to themselves. Woman expect men to think and react the same way they do. I am sure that when you first discussed it with your husband, he did not give it much thought (probably haviing other things on his mind), so he said little. Then after thinking about it, he realized that this would cut into the little time he has with your daughter before she grows up. Also, give the guy a break, he sounds like he has a very tough schedule which will take a lot out of anyone. Jay

 

[Microcell]

Okay Jay, who are you and how do you know my DH? He is obsessed with how little time he gets with the kids, but rarely talks about it!

She liked day 2 and they did not have her nap like yesterday! I did not like the nap thing because of a bad experience in a daycare she was in for five minutes (the only time) where they tried to force her to nap.

I was thinking "oh great, state run daycare" yesterday and was getting ready to talk to her teacher about it when I had an emergency at work and Dh got to pick her up- if you read last posts you already know he has no desire to talk to the teacher- he told me to do that. Soo I will talk to her tomorrow and see if napping is regular and if so, we will have the great compromise! I will pick her up early from daycare, I mean summer school and Dh can be with her more!

Thank you all for your opinions!

 

[CEDmom]

I'm really glad your DD is enjoying summer school. Having a positive school experience can make all the difference when it comes to learning new concepts. I would however lay off the cracks about daycare since you readily admit to knowing little if not nothing about what actually goes on in one. It's not the glorified babysitting you make it out to be. Most children under the age of 5 need a daily nap whether they want one or not. If a child truely is not sleeping during the nap period most centers will accomodate the childs needs. As far as learning most children in daycare go into kindergarten knowing the concepts that will be taught and for them it's just a refresher. Ok, I'll get off my soapbox now.