DS says he's scared to go to playgroup: should I take him out?

[mama2boyz]

DS (3.5yo) has suddenly started saying that he's scared to go to playgroup. He says he gets 'owies' there (owie is his word for something that hurts).
I've spoken to the staff there (they are very good) and they can't see any reason why he would say that.

To be honest, every time I take him he has never wanted to go but he's always come out with a massive grin on his face and said that it was fun.

I'm not sure what to do though as this is the only place/thing he isn't keen to go to.

Should I take him out of the playgroup?

has anyone else had this predicament?

thanks for reading

No you shouldn't take him out. If you are really worried then ask to stay for one session so you can see what goes on. I don't think it's anything though - I think he's testing to see what buttons he can press. If you actually took him out my hunch is that he would be devastated.

I'd take him out, but then I home-ed mine so I would say that wouldn't I!
Maybe you could try him at home for a few days and see if he starts to miss it?
Could you ask him to draw a picture of what he's scared of there? Just a few late-night thoughts, can't sleep!
I wouldn't dismiss his fears, he's trying to tell you something imo.

I wouldn't take him out, but I would stay for a session or can you come back early and peek through the window to watch him for a while?

can he explain where the 'owies' are coming from? that would hurt me if ds came home saying that! poor thing it could be another kid hitting him, I would make the playgroup see how important this is, say can they keep a special eye on him.

Hope he is ok

I'm not sure I would read too much into it. Where there is a room full of three year olds there are bound to be some knocks and tumbles. Mine regularly come home having some sort of minor accidental injuries. They also insist they don't want to go (because they'd rather play computer games at home ) but they do enjoy it there.
I think if he was truely unhappy he wouldn't settle. I'd ask the staff to keep a closer eye on him though.

We're going to home ed as well
The playgroup is really just an activity group for him to go to.

He's never said he doesn't want to go anywhere else - even when he goes to play with his little friend with whom he invariably plays very rough resulting in tears and owies!

Thanks for the replies

If he comes out with a grin on his face that would be good enough for me.