Sharing the parent?

Question

I recently start working as a teacher in Chinese Sunday school to teach Chinese, it's an entry level, my son is unfortunately in my class. I went through difficult 2 hours yesterday, because he refused to let go of me in the class. He pushed away all my students hands, when they're reaching for me.

He's 4, and my only son.

Answer 1

It's jealousy, and you have to treat him as you would any other student in your class - you cannot show favortism.

he just feels threatened by the other children - once you get home or to a more private area be sure to let him know you love him.

Answer 2

maybe you should get his class changed.  it sounds like he is having a difficult time adjusting to sharing you.

Answer 3

That's a conflict of interest.  He should not be in the same class as you are teaching.

Answer 4

aww poor thing

Give him some time and reassure him, you could try to distract him with something.

Answer 5

time to switch him to another class.its not fair to the other kids that he does this!

Answer 6

If you want him in your class, you will have to set boundaries. 4 is old enough to understand sharing. Tell him if he can't share you then he has to go __________ (in the hall, to the car, to time out in the back corner, etc.) Somewhere he doesn't like. Be consistent with it. Then, when he is being kind and sharing you, praise him after class, and make sure he gets some real quality mommy-time then.

Good luck.