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Do you worry about child at school

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flowergirlxxx · 21/05/2026 11:50

Just want to know if I’m a weirdo really.
I’ve got 2 teen girls in senior school
and 8 year old boy in primary.
mum at home with 1 year old.

I worry about them all day everyday and only feel settled when they are back home 😔 it affects me so much. (They are all happy to go in the mornings & doing well)

does anyone else’s mind never shut off? X

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RosieposiePuddingandPi · 21/05/2026 12:06

I worry about one of mine who has a hard time in school due to SEN but only on days when he has a bad start. If he goes into school happy I don’t think about it too much.

PartoftheBand · 21/05/2026 12:05

DD has left school now but no, I didn't worry or even think about her loads when she was out at school, unless there was a particular problem or concern to worry about eg difficult exam, she was feeling ill etc.

Zebrah · 21/05/2026 12:02

I used to because my child was getting beaten up daily by a child in her class and the school claimed they could do nothing about it. They used to text me daily about how they wanted to die.

I moved them to private school and bullying is non existent there. They have been just so happy. Truly thriving. The peace of mind is worth every penny.

TheJuryIsOut · 21/05/2026 11:59

I don't sit worrying about them all day but I do have occasional fleeting thoughts like "I hope they've had someone to sit with at lunch" or "I hope they haven't been upset or missing me" but I don't dwell on it much.

mumofoneAloneandwell · 21/05/2026 11:58

Normal imo, especially if you had a shit time at school x

MeetMeOnTheCorner · 21/05/2026 11:57

Never worried. My DDs boarded.

cestlavielife · 21/05/2026 11:57

You can find ways to deal with this... and enjoy your days better.

Speak to your gp about help.
Also online cbt via nhs
Find NHS talking therapies for anxiety and depression - NHS https://share.google/SRsZ8RziswRjRAhha

FuckoffeeBeforeCoffee · 21/05/2026 11:57

I did last year, as my son had a terrible year due to another child in his class (they’re in separate classes this year a no issues).

I wouldn’t say I worry, but I do think about him (and my youngest) and just hope they’re having a nice day.

sunshineandrain82 · 21/05/2026 11:57

I worry about my 12 year old. But that’s because she took an overdose in middle of a lesson in front of staff who did nothing after a bully told her to do it.

this was after I repeatedly reported bullying, called the police as the child bullying is 16.

my others not so much. They seem to be doing ok in school.

Anononony · 21/05/2026 11:55

Can't say I give it a second thought tbh, both are happy going in and their schools have called before for what I would consider minor things so I have no concerns they're not well looked after.

But I'm not a big worrier generally

Statsquestion1 · 21/05/2026 11:55

No I don’t worry. I’m at work all day so I’m preoccupied I suppose. Are you getting help for your anxiety? @flowergirlxxx

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flowergirlxxx · 21/05/2026 11:54

I do yes. Trying my hardest to get a grip on it x

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Lou7171 · 21/05/2026 11:53

I don't worry, no.

You're not weird, I'm guessing you have an anxiety disorder.

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flowergirlxxx · 21/05/2026 11:51

I’m at home with 1 year old

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