DS starts school in September. Winter baby, so amongst the older children in his year. I think he's ready for it, academically - he's bright and curious, can read simple words, and loves to learn.
But I feel like I'm throwing him to the wolves. It seems like every other day there's a news article / MN thread / anecdote from a friend about how terrible schools are at the moment.
He's my PFB and I'm prepared (hoping?) to be told I'm overreacting and to get over myself, but it's terrifying to read about children assaulting their teachers and each other, primary-aged kids viewing porn, classes being "taught" all year by an assortment of cover teachers who can't really be arsed and have no relationship with the kids, teachers on the front line on their knees, completely unsupported and unable to manage their classed...
We're in a medium-sized town and he'll be in a smallish two-form entry primary. But I feel like I'm sending my happy, innocent, curious little boy into this chaotic, violent free-for-all that just churns out depressed, traumatised automatons who hate learning.
Please tell me it's not as shit as it seems 🙏 Or if it is, please help me prepare him without letting on how scared I am 😭