Is anybody else DREADING their kids' elementary school from starting up?

Question

I am too old to get up at the crack of dawn; to check homework... to put up with the incessant drama of the pta. I went thru school myself... but I HATE going thru it with my kids.

Answer 1

No, not at all.  My oldest started kindergarten on Monday, and I was thrilled about it.  He was so excited and ready, and I was excited to give him the experience of school.  I loved school growing up, though, and sometimes wish I could go back and do it again.  Fun times.  And we all get up at the crack of dawn anyway, school or not, so not a big deal in my house.  Just go to bed earlier.

Answer 2

Nope, actually looking forward to it.  We have a schedule during school.  Once we get used to our schedule/routine, it becomes easier.  I don't participate in the PTA drama, but I do volunteer for the teacher.  Checking homework does not take that much time.  It is a way for me to get involved in his education.  It is not only the responsibility of the school to educate, but it is also a responsibility of a parent.  If you didn't check homework, how would you know if your child is learning anything?  

Answer 3

No, I do not dread it-but we have the luxury of homeschooling.

We can sleep in and still start about the same time the public school does (no worry about transportation to school) and we have no "homework"...and I guess I AM the PTA.

Answer 4

Yeeeesss finally a mom who isnt afraid to tell the truth about the back to school blues lol!!! I often times find myself dreaming of home schooling. How can moms say they cant wait for school to start again? are they crazy? I hate the morning rush, the gas prices to drive them to school, the non stop homework, th nagging of bedtime, reminding them to brush teeth shower and have breakfast all before 7am. this fall back to school thing is h**l every single year I hate it too! I myself am part of the parent club , it is so caddy and annoying why oh why do we get our selves into these things? Then you have the 393 reasons to buy teacher gifts, fundraising c**p and all the other bull all year long! Enjoy your last couple of days of freedom, I know I will LOL

Answer 5

well, I'm not in elementary school, nor am I a parent, I'll give you my moms opinion. She hates it! She hates the back to school shopping, waking my brothers (who are in elementary school) up to get on the school bus, and she hates having to check his homework. She cannot stand our school either, just last year we had to fill out a 5 1/2 page form just for leaving 5 days to go to Florida. Yes, I would imagine it is very stressful, and I feel sorry for you.

Answer 6

i am actually looking forward to my child starting school...yes you may have to get up real early to get them breakfast and get them to school...but if you dont have to work in the morning you get to go home and go back to bed. and checking homework....i'll dread that when they get into high school when they are doing all the stuff i have already forgotten from when i was in school. but other then that, im pretty much looking forward to the time off during school hours.  

Answer 7

no I'm am 10 and i can not wait for school i love getting up at dawn.My family is not awake in the morning

Answer 8

Then you shouldn't have had kids!

Answer 9

if you HATED school, just make sure that you don't pass on this negative attitude to your kids. be careful never to grumble about waking up early, and nasty h.w. in front of them! do it when you are on your own - but never say anything like this when they're around. they will probably feel you attitude anyway.

one little girl, once told me that she had to hold her mum's hand real tight when walking in the school corridor, because she "knew" that mum is afraid! this was a particular case of school-phobia and the child could sense it!

one other thing - do open up the school bag IN FRONT of the kids and do make an effort and LOOK at the h.w.  The child will get the idea that you care that they do their h.w. and do their best. if you don't even make an effort - they'll get the idea that school is not important, and it's a waste of time! sit with them after school, only for 5 mins and listen to their experiences.

never say anything bad about a teacher in front of your kids! if you don't like the kid's teacher - because she yells or intimitades or whatever - deal with it in an adult way. find the teacher or the principal - but never complain in front of the child. you'd be teaching them dis-respect for authority - then when he hits a policeman because he was stopped when speeding, you'd know where he'd learned that from!

good luck and i hope you discover that schooling can be a nice experience for your kids - and for you!

Answer 10

I'm actually looking forward to it. If I hear "I'm bored" 1 more time!!! LOL

Answer 11

All kinds of yes! Of course they need an education--blah, blah, but that doesn't make it any less of a drag! More stress, less fun...I especially hate teachers who yell, intimidate, etc. I try really hard to be respectful to my kids, and it hacks me off to send them off to people who don't even seem to be trying to reel it in.  

Answer 12

Get a grip

Answer 13

You don't need to do all of that...

My parents never checked my homework

They never joined the PTA

Nor did they get up at the crack of dawn ((they had to get up at around 8 in order to wake me up))

Answer 14

It's hard to get back into the grind after having summer off.  Back to schedules, back to homework and school projects, back to spending countless $$ of all the stuff they need for projects through out the year.  Yes...it can be a pain..but on the other hand, they need to go back for my own sanity.  Summer seems to be busier than school time.

Answer 15

OH MY GOSH YES YES YES!!   And I feel sooo guilty about it!  The only thing that keeps me going is knowing my parents weren't really involved in my school life growing up so I want to give my kids more than I had.

And the fact that I'm helping to shape my kids to become responsible and caring adults and I know they won't be little forever and someday won't need me around everyday keeps me sane.  But I'm a single mom and work 10-14 hours a day so it can be SO draining!  But I still feel bad for feeling this way... glad I'm not the only one...

Answer 16

I sympathize.

School is also very different than when we were kids.  There is much more pressure on children and parents.  School violence has increased, especially among girls.

These are some of the many reasons we homeschool.

Answer 17

well sorry but thats life im enjoying school while i can. ignore the pta and you dont have to get up at the crack of dawn and if you do after they leave take a nap. and checking homework isnt that bad maybe the teenager or dad can help