October 10, 2007
Farming My Brat Out
Folks ask alot about friends for Chloe .. since she doesn’t attend pre-school or daycare.. and she is always with us.. in the store.. or at home.. with her babysitter.. during the days.. we have to work nites. I used to worry about the brat’s social skills.. and if she would know how to protect herself .. when the time comes.. when she goes to school.. and needs to fend for herself. PB fears nothing about it.. maybe it’s because he was such a quiet kid.. and he still make out good.. but the mother bear in every mom.. wants what is best for her child. For I know.. that the brat wouldn’t know what to do.. in the event where she does get pushed or bully.
Although she meets with all sorts of ppl in the store.. they only get to play for a couple of minutes.. so you see why I am kinda worried..?? I seriously think my kid is the only one .. not in childcare.. it seems. But because of that.. i also see that my kid is well-fed.. well cared for.. and of course better manners that most here. So yes.. the pros and cons.. eh..? What do mummies out there think..?? should i farm my kid out..??
when i see Chloe, i don’t think she has a problem with how to interact. Interaction alone with the family and with grandparents and auntie is more than enough. She can deal with that Jan, don’t worry! she can react based on instincts
Comment by Girlie — October 10, 2007 @ 4:47 am
As for Alycia, I think she has opened up herself ever since she attended pre-school as she was quite an anti-social before that. Attending school has also made her more disciplined, in terms of doing her homework and she now has stronger interest in writing, drawing and coloring. I personally think it’s a good idea to start sending a 4-year old to preschool. In fact, I’m even thinking of sending Sherilyn to preschool next yr when she turns 3 coz she keeps pestering us to send her to school with her cheh cheh.
Comment by Shireen — October 10, 2007 @ 8:55 am
yeah, Chloe doesn’t look like she has interaction problems. I didn’t attend preschool until I was 4
I’m also thinking about only sending Ashley to a preschool when she turns 4.
Comment by Mommy to Chumsy — October 10, 2007 @ 9:03 am
Don’t worry, when time comes, she will fit in, like my boy, I am like you until boy starts school, he fit in fine, it take time, but you will be surprise. I would think choosing a school is very important as I think Chloe such a well being kid,to continue provide her a good learning environment and same expectation like yours, start planning and search for the school. Learn about their curriculum, character education and teachers in the school, when you find school with same vision, it will be less worry about. Honestly, looking my son enter the real world is a big step for me too..good luck!
Comment by Blogie-talkie_May — October 10, 2007 @ 1:07 pm
If we don’t have full time job (as in working for others), I would like to have Belle with me for as long as I can. There are pros and cons to sending the kid to daycare/preschool. Just do what you think is best for her. After all, you are her Mom and you know her best.
Comment by Vien — October 10, 2007 @ 2:54 pm
we are planning to send Ava to daycare but thought otherwise. she is a little scared around big crowd but she is also currently in that separation anxiety phase. if chloe seems fine with everyone, i dont think u should worry.
Comment by aida — October 10, 2007 @ 4:52 pm
Looking at Chloe and how she interacts with some of the kids in the store, she seems fine in terms of socialising.
However, whether she will get bullied is another question. The test will come when she’s put in that sort of environment. My boy doesn’t look like he has problems but I tell you, it’s a big problem now. Just that I’ve not talked about it too much.
Comment by sesame — October 10, 2007 @ 10:32 pm
I think she’s perfectly alright by your side, especially since sending her to school may mean picking up bad habits from other kids in school.
Besides, it depends on how you define socialization? Having friends? Or fitting in to the society? If it means social skills, she’s better off learning them from you and your husband.
Comment by earthember — October 10, 2007 @ 11:05 pm
Personally, I decided to send my girl to school for 2 hrs a day mainly because I feel that she needs to interact with other people. We are new in town so dun know many ppl yet. So it’s just me & her all the time since hubby is at work all day. So she’s a little shy that’s why I felt she needed some outside interaction. But I still would not send her more than 2 hrs a day. I dun think I would have sent her to school this early if we have more family or friends around. I think only you know what your child needs. If you are worried, maybe u can find a school for 2 hours a day?
Comment by BlurMommy — October 15, 2007 @ 5:18 am