Agreed with both of you. In this situation, it is not the child that suffers from seperation anxiety even though that is the official word from the DSM, it is the parents that make it difficult. It is a rite of passage and one that needs to happen,so why not make it fun and enjoyable. We tend to make a bigger deal about things than most countries and this is one of them. I agree with the patterns and making sure that the facitilies are up to par, but when the time comes to get your kids excited about going, that is all the parent's responsibilty.
Daycares and schools know that the quicker the better. Anyone that has a problem lingering should do drop off from the car(for school) and leave as quick as possible for daycare. If you are upset (yes your aloud to be upset), go to your car and have a cry, call someone and talk about it, just put on a good front for your kids and it will get easier.
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Agreed with both of you. In this situation, it is not the child that suffers from seperation anxiety even though that is the official word from the DSM, it is the parents that make it difficult. It is a rite of passage and one that needs to happen,so why not make it fun and enjoyable. We tend to make a bigger deal about things than most countries and this is one of them. I agree with the patterns and making sure that the facitilies are up to par, but when the time comes to get your kids excited about going, that is all the parent's responsibilty.
Daycares and schools know that the quicker the better. Anyone that has a problem lingering should do drop off from the car(for school) and leave as quick as possible for daycare. If you are upset (yes your aloud to be upset), go to your car and have a cry, call someone and talk about it, just put on a good front for your kids and it will get easier.
Dr. Jennifer Baxt, DMFT, NCC, DCC
August 15, 2008 - 6:02am]]>[email protected]]]>
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