hi, ds2 has been at playschool since Sept but still cries when he knows he has to go there. He is OK when i collect him but I get the feeling that they don't 'get' him. His keyworker who is also playschool manager has noted that he is extremely intelligent and has said his knowledge/understanding of world and communication skills/language are on par with those of a 5-6 or 6-7 year old. i knew he was bright and have glad they have acknowledged it. Trouble is, they seem to want to rein him in so to speak so that they can tick allthe boxes on their list of observations/learning objectives. I feel really ill at ease about this. It is almost as if he is a problem. They say he talks happily to adults but doesn't really socialise with his peers. As is KW said, it is fantastic to be so bright but you need friends too, which I am in agreement with but it just feels like it is not the right place for him. I don;t know if I am being overprotective or if I should go elsewhere. he is a happy, lively, funny little boy and we all adore him. he does normal 3 yo things and plays happily wiht friends if they visit here or we visit. What are your thoughts?