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Coming off another thread, I didn't want this to get lost. For anyone who did not send their kids to preschool - why not? Reasons I've heard or can think of:
You are going to home school anyway (this one makes sense to me)
Can't afford it (Education is a priority for me, so I'd find a way. If you truly can't afford it, there are programs that help)
Other than that I can't think of a reason no to send 3 or 4 year old to a half-day preschool program (6-12 hours/week).
I never wanted my child in day care, with babysitters, or in preschool. It's not necessary. The time goes by far too quickly for me to waste even a 1/2 day leaving her with someone else. Once they are in regular school, the time flies. My "baby" is entering 7th grade this coming school year and I don't know where the time went.
My child never went to any preschools but was still able to read (and comprehend) before any of her peers (most of whom went to preschool), she acclimated to the "routine" of "put away backpack & lunch box, hang up coat, put folder in desk, give parent notes to teacher" before any of her peers (most of whom went to preschool), she always got good grades and routinely made Student of the Month and Honor Roll, I always received compliments on how much more mature, polite, and respectful she was of teachers and staff than other students, she also earned awards in Citizenship and Compassion, etc etc etc.....
Imagine that without the "benefit" of preschool.
Everyone has their own thoughts and opinions on preschool, day care, etc. I chose not to use it and I'm glad I did. I'm sure parents who did use it are just as glad they did.
My sister almost didn't got to preschool because she had a dairy allergy. Which is weird because my mom offered to send enough snacks for her for the whole time and extras in the event of special occasions. Also she didn't expect anyone to not send any type of dairy. She really just wanted her to be a normal preschooler. But the preschool wouldn't accept her.
They did eventually find one which would accept (not accommodate, because really there was no need for any special treatment) her. I believe it was from like 10-12 or 10-1 or something like that and it was 3 days a week.
I never wanted my child in day care, with babysitters, or in preschool. It's not necessary. The time goes by far too quickly for me to waste even a 1/2 day leaving her with someone else. Once they are in regular school, the time flies. My "baby" is entering 7th grade this coming school year and I don't know where the time went.
For some of us, that break would really make the parent/child relationship more fulfilling and positive.
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My child never went to any preschools but was still able to read (and comprehend) before any of her peers (most of whom went to preschool), she acclimated to the "routine" of "put away backpack & lunch box, hang up coat, put folder in desk, give parent notes to teacher" before any of her peers (most of whom went to preschool), she always got good grades and routinely made Student of the Month and Honor Roll, she also earned awards in Citizenship and Compassion, etc etc etc.....
Imagine that without the "benefit" of preschool.
I don't think preschool is needed for all kids. I do think that it provides a needed service for some kids and some parents though. Nothing wrong wtih that........
I never wanted my child in day care, with babysitters, or in preschool. It's not necessary. The time goes by far too quickly for me to waste even a 1/2 day leaving her with someone else. Once they are in regular school, the time flies. My "baby" is entering 7th grade this coming school year and I don't know where the time went.
My child never went to any preschools but was still able to read (and comprehend) before any of her peers (most of whom went to preschool), she acclimated to the "routine" of "put away backpack & lunch box, hang up coat, put folder in desk, give parent notes to teacher" before any of her peers (most of whom went to preschool), she always got good grades and routinely made Student of the Month and Honor Roll, I always received compliments on how much more mature, polite, and respectful she was of teachers and staff than other students, she also earned awards in Citizenship and Compassion, etc etc etc.....
Imagine that without the "benefit" of preschool.
I guess I can see that. Some parents need that couple of hours to "recharge" and be better parents for the rest of the week. I guess not all need that.
I never wanted my child in day care, with babysitters, or in preschool. It's not necessary. The time goes by far too quickly for me to waste even a 1/2 day leaving her with someone else. Once they are in regular school, the time flies. My "baby" is entering 7th grade this coming school year and I don't know where the time went.
Everyone has their own thoughts and opinions on preschool, day care, etc. I chose not to use it and I'm glad I did. I'm sure parents who did use it are just as glad they did.
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Originally Posted by rkb0305
I guess I can see that. Some parents need that couple of hours to "recharge" and be better parents for the rest of the week. I guess not all need that.
... and there are so many mundane, necessary things to fill that couple of hours with. My kids were much happier at preschool than they were grocery shopping with me or watching me clean toilets. Those things need to get done anyway. My kids and I are all happier if they DON'T go to the grocery store with me!
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