DS1 (5) started school 2 weeks ago. we're in England so there are some teeny, just turned 4 children in the reception classes.
He's made friends with another 5 year old and there fav gane at break is playing tag or hide and seek.
We were biking home this week and we passed a teeny boy. He shouted out, 'there's the boy that was chasing me!'. His mum smiled, and I yelled back, "I hope he was being gentle!". Because I was on my bike, keeping an eye on DS1, I only got a fleeting glance of the wee one's face, but he did not look happy. Not at all. And this kid is tiny (DS1 is a tall 5).
Should I drop a note to DS1's teacher and relay the incident, maybe suggesting a wee circle time on the importance of being gentle and kind.
This is a bit of an issue at home, as DS1 can let things go too far with DS2 when they're chasing etc. (nearly 3). Saying that, DS1 has totally blossomed in terms of personal responsibility since he started school.