How do I explain to my son not to cry at school?

Question

Today was my son's first day at school and he cried. Then i cried how do I explain to him it's ok and the teachers are there to help him. he says he won't go back!

Answer 1

You are the parent. When you broke into tears that did not help him.You are the role model.

Talk to him tonight.

Explain to him that school is a place to have fun, read books and learn.

When you send him off tomorrow, no tears from you.

If he is going all day, put a special note in his lunch bag.

Just a picture of a heart and the word "Mommy " will be fine.

When he comes hom ask him all about it.

What was the most fun you had ?

What was the best thing your teacher did today ?

did you like my special note to my big boy ?

You set the tone.

Answer 2

you dont

its a new experience for him

the tips i have are for you.

dont hover or linger  see him to the door  dont go in the room give him a hug and leave

the longer you hang around the worse it will be. tell him you will be outside waiting when school gets out

reassure him before you get to school each let him know that you love him and that hes safe

if theres a bus put him on it. he will give him some independence and you wont be tempted to hover as thje driver wont allow it

Answer 3

Ok i'm 14 now... but i still remember nursery the first day... i cried for my mum as well but my mum explained what school was for and said that i would make alot more friends and would have alot more fun with other children. She also said " look at all the other children, they aren't crying, so why are you...?" this also made me realize that she was right it also showed me that if they can do it why can't i.

Try to encourage him as much as possible and give him examples and don't break down this will make him more upset :)

Hope that helps + good luck i'm sure he'll do fine :)