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To be annoyed at what my daughter's nan has told her

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TwiggyCat92 · 14/08/2020 10:43

DD is 5 and quite anxious about going back to school. She saw her nan the other day and was upset when she got home, she told me that her nan has told her that when she goes back to school, she will be separated from all her friends, not allowed to touch them or any teachers and she won't be allowed to play. Her nan is quite OTT at the best of times but AIBU to be miffed that she has said all this to my reception age child? I'm considering saying something but she always manages to turn it in to a massive row. DD has been crying on and off about it and is now refusing to go to school. I should add, I have been honest with DD and told her things will be a bit different, but have had a positive attitude towards returning which the school are also encouraging.

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Meatshake · 14/08/2020 13:20

"goodness nanny has some funny ideas doesn't she? Bless her heart." (Bonus points if you get that in in front of Nanny) "no, what will happen is XYZ.... Remember Mrs Teacher and Mr TA are both super nice, they wouldn't make rules that would scare or upset you".

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1forAll74 · 14/08/2020 14:22

I would think that you need to talk to the Nan, and ask her not to say things to your daughter about the coming school days. Just tell your daughter that she will enjoy school when she goes there, and there will be lots of nice things to do.

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Rosebel · 14/08/2020 15:01

My Y6 niece went back in June and the social distancing lasted half a morning and they were the only year group in.
I agree with others just tell her nan made a mistake and if possible get some comfirmation from the school about what will happen in September.

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picklemewalnuts · 14/08/2020 16:20

Don't bother telling her nan what she should or shouldn't say. Anyone who would talk like that to a child has no empathy and no self control, so you are wasting your breath.

Teach DD that some people know more than others, some people need to be listened to more than others. She needs to learn to take her Nan's words with a pinch of salt, as this kind of thing will crop up again and again.

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TreadSoftlyOnMyDreams · 14/08/2020 23:01

Never too early to teach your kids that adults can be batshit crazy!?!

Just sit her down and explain that the rules are different for very old people and that it would be kind to pretend to her Nan that she can't play with her friends because Nan is not allowed to play with hers right now?