My son just turned 3 in jan. do u think he needs to be in pre-school now or is it ok for when he turns 4?

Question

my friends and family nag to me about my son not being in school yet....he knows his abc's he counts to 15 with no problem and know his colors and shapes

Answer 1

I have a 3 year old. I'm waiting until next year also.

Answer 2

My daughter is 3+ this year. Recently (today is the 2nd day)just sent her to Preschool (halfday childcare). We find that she lacks of social skills. hence, sending her to childcare will encourage more interactions among children. My in laws are able to take care of her. Hence, we send her for half day session just for her to interact more with children around her age. Also, we are trying to train her to be independent.

Answer 3

Does he have other kids to play with, neighbors, cousins?  Do you read to him, explain things to him, include him in family conversations?  Does he sing, march, dance?  Then he's learning a lot already that he'd get in preschool.  Don't worry about exactly what date he starts.  If knows more and does more today than he did yesterday, he's fine.

Answer 4

i did and believe me it helps develop self confidence

encouragement security acceptance and friendship,although

i never left her sight i was near by always to watch her steps

close ,so invite yourself in and go to preschool with him

till hes confident enough to be by him self.i learn that the stage from 2 to 5 is the most learning key for pre-school

it's like a sponge ready to absorb

Answer 5

If you want to take him to pre-school it is fine, but if you don't want to it will not hurt him to stay home with you.  He will be in school a long time and there certainly is nothing wrong with not being in school at three years old.  Tell them you are his mother and this is your decision to make.

Answer 6

Pre-school was a big lie made up by leftists who wanted to excuse parents from their responsibilities.  Clearly, you are an excellent parent and have likely taught your child more than he would have learned in a "school."  The longer you can keep your child at home, the better.  

When you child is thirty and living in  far away city, I bet you won't wish that you had sent him to "school" earlier.  I guarantee, however, that if you do you will some day wish you hadn't.

Fight the power.

Answer 7

I would wait until this fall personally. He seems to be doing well right now. As long as he is getting social interaction with kids his own age he sounds fine. I think it would be better to be in the midrange of a class than the younger end anyday.

Answer 8

How do you feel?

Your his mom and you know what is best for him and you. If people hadn't nagged me, I would have kept mine home until kindergarten. If he knows his ABC's then it sounds like you are doing a terrific job yourself. Maybe just take him to a play group once a week so he has the chance to hang out with other kids and get ready for Pre-school next year.

Answer 9

I think you should put him in now, because the earlier the better.  It will only help him Later on, my daughter started at the age of 3 also.

Answer 10

It may be a good idea just to enroll him a preschool setting only 2 times a week for the social aspect. It doesn't have to be for a full day, just until after lunch. I was a preschool teacher and I feel that children need to have a "social life" just like the rest of us.

I think people forget that part of preschool, that it's not just about the ABC's and 123's, it's about being able to be away from mom and dad for a few hours and be okay. It's about being able to follow a routine and follow rules of a school so that when they are in kindergarten and elementary school it won't be so foreign to them.

It's just a thought, but if you really don't think he's ready, then don't send them. But is it more about YOU not wanting to send him?

Answer 11

Preschool at 4 is fine.  I do think social skills are important so  I had my child go to a daycare (small, not too many children) at age 3 one or two days a week from 9-12.  It sort of eased her into being away from me and having a caregiver other than mom and grandma

Answer 12

You can place your child in pre-school now without any real problems.  If your child is in Day Care, ask the person watching your child, if he is social, and interacts with the other children.  If he follows directions and rules without any major problems.  If he is not in any sort of Day Care program, then use your judgment, how does he interact with other children and adults.

My birthday was in November, I was just made the cut for being too young, but I had trouble adjusting to the new environment.  I took two years of preschool, and then went to a program called "Young Five's" which was for children who did not adjust to school along with their peers.  I was not ready for school I suppose, and was at first thought to be mentally slow.  (This changed when they realized I just was bored with school and didn't like socializing at first)

As a note, I graduated High School with honors, and recently not only obtained my college degree but also my provisional teaching certificate in the state of Michigan, so even early troubles in school can be overcome with positive support from family, teachers, and friends.

Answer 13

hes alright the sooner they attend school the faster they get tired of it