Hi guys
My son started pre school around a month ago, going 2 days 9-3 so I can work. I’ve been working at home for 6 months and will remain so for at least 6 months to come due to the pandemic.
Prior to this my son used to go to grandparents whilst I worked, but now he’s old enough for pre school we thought it was important for him. Trouble is he absolutely hates pre school.
It was hard initially as because of covid there was no stay and play sessions and leaving him that first day when he’d not been or met these people seemed cruel. It was just as terrible as I thought with him being ripped away from me. And it’s been like that every time since.
On two occasions I’ve had to pick him up early as he won’t settle, constantly crying for me. He does engage a bit with activities but only if he is holding one of the adults hands.
His behaviour at home is quite bad, and he is not sleeping well. Sometimes he is having tantrums in the middle of the night whilst enquiring whether or not he is going to pre school. I have come to dread those days 😢
He is an introvert and also hated the singing toddler group I took him to once a week where I stayed with him! He did warm to it before lockdown though.
I’m at my wits end wondering if I’m to stop taking him to pre school. It’s getting increasingly difficult to work with him around now my older daughter has gone back to school and is no longer there to play with him.
I should add that this seems to be a good pre school with lots of the parents I know having been really happy with it for their children.
Can anyone help or offer advice? I’m worried if I give in now we will have the exact same experience when he starts school. His birthday is the end of July so he’s always going to be the baby of his year.