AIBU to be worried about leaving DS6 at holiday club for the first time?

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Okay, I know I'm being ridiculous but I just left DS6 at holiday club for the first time ever in my life.
It's only 4 hours and it's to do something he loves but I can't help panicking what if he needs me 😂
I sat with him when I dropped him off made sure he was settled and he was happily chatting away to some of the kids there before I left. No other parents stayed.
How do I stop being anxious? I don't leave DS with anyone apart from school obviously as I don't have family nearby and he's never been invited to friends houses so this is the first time I've done this.
I'm being stupid aren't I? Please tell me I'm not the only one who worries about their kids!

Is there a reason he hasn’t been to friends’ houses?

If he was busy chatting when you left he should be fine. Probably won’t want to go home when you pick him up! It can be scary when you drop them off somewhere new but if they go in happy that is a good sign.

Is there something you can do to keep yourself busy whilst he is at the activity. The more you do this the easier it will get. Has he ever shown interest in any other out of school activities such as Beavers, football etc

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Is there a reason he hasn’t been to friends’ houses?

If he was busy chatting when you left he should be fine. Probably won’t want to go home when you pick him up! It can be scary when you drop them off somewhere new but if they go in happy that is a good sign.

Is there something you can do to keep yourself busy whilst he is at the activity. The more you do this the easier it will get. Has he ever shown interest in any other out of school activities such as Beavers, football etc

Just never been invited to houses, been invited to lots of parties though but I've always been with him.

Your right he will probably want to stay when I collect him. Yes he's shown a big interest in swimming lessons but the pool is currently closed for maintenance so waiting for it to open up and he does after school clubs fine but they are with school staff so never had to worry.

Going to try and get some cleaning done and read my book hopefully the time will go by quickly.

Of course your feelings are totally normal, as his parent all your protective instincts are kicking in, just accept that for this period you will feel uncomfortable and anxious, but also know that he is safe and happy experiencing something new and socialising, which is good for him.

As pp says the more you do it the more your protective instinct will calm down, as you'll prove to yourself that he was just fine and enjoyed himself. I remember the first time I left my son at nursery for a short settling in period I kept thinking "what if I get hit by a car I won't be able to collect him!"
Totally irrational but totally normal, most parents feel like this the first few times. Just look after yourself, ride out these few hours, and think about what great parenting you're doing to let him socialise, have some independence in a safe space, and try new things