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Kid doesn't want to go to school

Sandy - posted on 08/13/2009 ( 3 moms have responded )

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My son is 2.5 years old and has been attending a day care centre for almost 8 months. Every morning he would hugged and kiss us good bye without any diffculty at school. He enjoyed school all this time expect that we heard the teacher say he doesnt like to play with his peers. (He is the only child at home). Even this is it, he would still play with the same toys but just not with them. But for the past week, he has been reluctant to go to school, not even want to step out of his bed, and says that he does not to go at all. His teacher says that he does not want to engage in any activities at all and will only sit in a corner to watch. Does anyone have the same experience and if you know how to overcome this problem.

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Kim - posted on 08/28/2009

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I have taught pre schoolers for a long time and done daycare even longer. There are several reasons. Since he is an only, he might have overheard his teacher talking and think that she disapproves of him; a child there might have picked on him. More than likely, concidering his age which is really too young to be in a group setting for more than an hour or two, e might just be tired of it. When I taught 2's, it was hard for a lot of them to play with others, not just the onlys. Try haveing the teacher get down and talk excited about the upcoming activities. If he still doesn't want to go and it is an option for you, don't make him. There is nothing wrong with a 2 year old not playing with others, most of them are still in side-by-side play still. You might try waiting a few months to try school again and instead try a Mommy and Me class or a play group where you can stay and watch him play. Like I said before though, kids at tis age often have a hard time with being in groups for long periods, especially if they aren't used to it.

I hope that helps.

Annetta - posted on 08/27/2009

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My daughter had problems fitting in with children her own age also. We had her in an organized exercise program for kids. She loved it, and learned to get along and take turns, but nerves made her cry that she did not want to go until the instructors would involve her in the program with the other kids, and she would forget her fears and join in. We just had to keep her in it even when she cried that she did not want to go. She went through it again when she started kindergarten, but got over it in less time because we followed through the first time. Now she is a well adjusted 7th grader with a good circle of friends and great grades.

Heather - posted on 08/17/2009

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I don't want to alarm you, but I do have some experience with things like this. There could be numerous reasons, but have you thought about testing him for autism? There is a possibility that he could have a mild form of it. I hope that it is something else, but I feel that you can never be to safe. Call your pediatrician for advise. Good luck.

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