The mother may have felt that kindergarten (which is where I assume a 5 year old would be), would not involve too much beyond the child's abilities. And as a matter of fact would be a good way for a child to learn to get along in a public setting, since many of the children are just learning social skills and how to get along all day without family there. Once actual schooling/learning begins other options may be available at the school. No I don't blame the mother at all in this case. The teacher has very poor leadership skills.