My son started reception this year. He had already been at the school nursery for a year. He is happy, seems to have friends and is doing well.
Some of the parents at the school give me some concerns. Lots of swearing at the school gates and a general roughness. I am from a rough part of where I live, but have worked very hard to try and build a better life. The school seems supportive but I have concerns about my sons peers.
There is currently a boy in his class who is very disruptive. Wiping bogeys on kids, spitting at them and has told my son that his dad is going to come to our house with a hammer to smash it up. He is 4. I know kids say ridiculous things at that age but im just concerned about what influence peers will have on my son if this sort of thing is common. I have spoken to the school about it and they have said they are aware there are some issues with said child.
There is another school nearby that seems to have really nice polite and chatty parents, I know many from playgroups. I sometimes think maybe I should consider moving my son there? But he seems very happy and content and I am concerned it would be a move for my benefit more than his.... but then aren't kids a product of their environment?
Any thoughts really gladly appreciated