Question:
Hello! I have a beautiful daughter in Junior Kindergarten. She is doing alright with her class and has a very professional teacher.
But, I worry that her ‘spirit’ is being thwarted. I know that sounds a bit goofy, but she is incredibly creative and vibrant, and the schools in are area are very ‘pro-quiet’. Her teacher even agrees that this tends to happen to the children.
My daughter is growing increasingly sensitive to any feedback or advice, she has anxiety and I’m noticing that it’s starting to manifest in different ways. She often wants to stay home from school, or better yet, have me go to school with her and stay! She is incredibly compassionate to others and now embarrasses easily.
These issues are leading me to consider home-schooling. I’m wondering what challenges you had with home-schooling your child/ren. Would you recommend it? What resources did you tap into? What advice would you give someone (me!) who is considering this move?
Thank you so much!
beliz – you’ve identified my biggest worry. A safe environment where she can learn and be with other children. I really appreciate the value of the social aspect, which is why I enrolled her in pre-kindergarten.
Do you think the social aspects can be handled responsibly and without her becoming labeled as being ‘weird’?
Thank you very much!
Captain Obvious…I did experience school. When I was a child – my daughter’s age – I was slapped by my kindergarten teacher. My second grade teacher told me “little girls don’t do math” and pulled my ear to move me because she had to “answer the stupid kids’ questions”. I am so thankful that my daughter has an incredible teacher, and I don’t have to worry about her being abused. I would never consider stopping her from experiencing the richness of her childhood socially. I am seeking advice from those who have been there to see if it is a consideration. Thank you for your answer.
My daughter is normally incredibly outgoing and (like I said) vibrant. She is not shy by nature, but it seems like the children are having to behave this way. I understand the school’s need for order, I really do. But…what if that order isn’t right for a particular child?