All Communities > Welcome to Circle of Moms!! > Preschool

Preschool

Genevieve - posted on 11/20/2009 ( 4 moms have responded )

4

0

What is best for a 2 1/2 and 3 1/2 year old, put them in pre-school or have them stay home with mom, dad, or grandma? According to my pediatrician it is good for them to be at school because they will learn a lot of things and at home there just isn't enough activities for children. On the Dr. Laura show on the radio she advocates for moms to be a stay at home mom so the mother can take care of the children. Let me know your opinion or let me know if anyone heard of studies regarding this matter.

Join Circle of Moms

Sign up for Circle of Moms and be a part of this community! Membership is just one click away.

Join Circle of Moms

4 Comments

View replies by

Renee - posted on 11/20/2009

621

28

I was both a stay at home mom and sent my daughter to preschool three mornings a week at a home based preschool where there were only 6 children per class. She got an excellent start, learned to share with others her age and we did this for 2 years. I homeschooled her for kindergarten and then she started attending a charter school for Grade 1 and is now in Grade 5 and is an all As student. Kate is right and the big question is IS your child ready for school? Are you ready? I know plenty of kids who would have done great at preschool and the MOM was the one holding the child back. Also I had a baby during the time my daughter went to preschool and it helped immensely for me to spend time with him alone for a few hours 3 times per week while she was at preschool. And as for Dr. Laura, I'm not an especially big fan of hers but I think the important question is is it right for your family nobody can decide that but you.

Shelly - posted on 11/20/2009

12

1

I agree with both. Both you and your children will benefit from pre-school. My kids loved the time they had with other children with no MOM to nag about messes (lol) and I had time to myself. It can keep you sane. Also the reunion after class can be just as rewarding. More hug and loving :)

Connie - posted on 11/20/2009

137

38

I think they're both right - Pre-school is great place to learn social, emotional, creative, physical (esp. fine motor), and cognitive skills. Parents provide cultural lessons, morals, values, and family traditions. Being a stay at home mom is great, and you'll only supplement your child's development if you send your little one to a part-time preschool program. And, you'll get some time to yourself, which will help you to be a better mommy.

Kate CP - posted on 11/20/2009

8,942

36

Personally, I'm not a big fan of Dr. Laura. She seems very "holier than thou" about everything and that bugs me. But, that's not the question.



My daughter started preschool when she was about 2.5 years. She attends a Montessori school (you should look into it, they are AWESOME) and she loves going to school. She's a very social, loving, empathetic, strong willed, independent girl. Everything I wanted her to be. :)



If you think your kiddo is ready for school then give it a shot.

Powered by RESPECT not THUMPS

Want to find out the opinions of this community?

Add Poll