AIBU to keep my 4 yr old off school because..

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..he's so tired he can barely stand up. Got up this morning and literally sat at my feet while I made breakfast because he's too tired to do anything else. DH thinks I'm too soft, but he's only four, so is hardly missing GCSE course work. I told DS he had a slight temperature, so couldn't go in. Anybody else ever done the same? Or am I just daft?

no i have done same on occasion. Towards the end of the week, my ds used to get really tired, he's a july baby and one of the youngest.

Have a lazy day together.

It's the obvious thing to do.

The benefits far outweigh the . Outweigh the other things. Y'know.

(Going to have a good day at work today, I can tell).

Do what's best for your son. He's only four so not obliged to go to school yet any way. Poor little chap. Spend the morning baking cookies together or something. Have fun.

I've done this loads when the DCs were little - and recently let my 6 year old have a skive just because he was so damn tired. They're growing so quickly and their days are pretty full - the odd day off at this age isn't going to ruin them.

No, absolutely not, he obviously needs some downtime. I'm sure you won't, but don't be tempted to make the day seem like a treat though!

I think it's fine as a one off. Good idea to tell him it's because of a temp too.

fine to have a day off, particularly at 4.Have done it with my teenager too.

THANK YOU. I do so love mumsnet. Instant way to make me feel better. I will send this to DH

YANBU. Poor wee thing.

No. Its his body telling him not to push it. You may believe he is coming down with something and kept him at home to keep an eye on him. Mind you, by 10.30 he could be running rings around you

YANBU and not daft at all I can remember when my DC started reception. Like lots of other children they went from pre-school hours 5 days a week to full-time school hours 5 days a week, it must be a shock to the system.

I kept both my children off school a couple of times in reception just because they were so tired, especially on a friday.

Enjoy your day off together!

My ds (4) was tired today but sent him to school anyway as it is comic relief day so non-uniform day. He went dressed as a lamb!

Should add that he wanted to go to school!

Of course YANBU. IMO it's entirely mad that any four-year-old (or even five-year-old) should be expected to do five days a week at school, but perhaps that's just me.

I think that too independiete - seems insane to me. + Lou Macca, my son only ever went to a nursery 3 long mornings a week, so it's an even bigger change for him. I've always wondered if kids who do full time childcare before school find it easier as they're already used to such long days.
MollieO, DS threw his red nose at the cat this morning , as it wouldn't stay on. The cat is delighted, and is using it as a football.. Your lo dressed as a lamb sounds v.cute.