Wondering if any parents have experience the same.
DS due to go on 4 night residential after half term. He has been looking forward to it since it was announced and all his friends are going.
He started to mention he was nervous around a month ago but assured him it’s normal, he’ll enjoy himself etc.
Over the past week we have had A LOT of crying about being nervous and missing home/not seeing or speaking to me for a few days.
I have continued the reassurance and told him it’s ok and normal to feel as he feels and other children will feel similar. He will have great fun when he is there etc etc but all he can do is focus on missing home.
I have told him he does not have to go, I will never ever make him but he insists he wants to and is looking forward to the various activities. He knows he will be disappointed if he does not go.
School are aware and are being good with him.
One the whole he is a happy kid, very confident and friendly. No problems at school or with friendships. He has been to several camps with the Cubs for two nights without issue. Stayed with friends/family for nights here and there.
It is SO hard. I don’t know what to do for the best. The centre is only about an hour away so not far if he needs to come home.
Anyone else had similar and it turn out ok (or not)?