What do you think about preschool?

[Freedom]

I started school at First Grade. Kindergarten was not required back then as it is now.My mom read to me regularly and by the time I started school, I new my number to 100, my alphabet, and I was reading Little Golden Books.

I was the first child and my bro hadn't arrived yet. I hated being away from my mom. I cried constantly. We used to have a recess at 10 AM and get a bottle of milk then some time outdoors before returning to class. One morning, I asked the teacher if I could go home. She told me I could go home later.

Recess time, I had my milk, went outside and walked home! Well, it WAS later!!

My mom was stunned when I walked in the house. While she was paging through the phone book to call the principal and let her know I was home, I went in my room took off my dress and got into my play clothes.

Boy was there a scene when Mom came in and said I had to return to school!!

My cousins were in 5th and 6th grade. They walked up to my house and got me and brought me back. I guess the principal felt that having mom walk me back was not going to work. My cousins still tease me about this over 45 YEARS later!

I probably would have done the same thing in a kindergarten or a preschool, not sure. I guess you just need to get your children used to being away from you for a period of time.

And by the way, can't you just imagine if a child did this today? The school would be in lock down, the principal would have a heart atatck and the National Guard would be called in!

[Jods]

^ funny story!!!

I know a similar one with my mom in it. She was the same age and no pre-k either, but she walked to my grandfathers workplace and knocked on the big factory doors for someone to let her in HAHA aparently a man saw her and took her in and she found her dad and he was so mad hehe. HE took her to his mothers which was apparently punishment enough she says her grandmother was mean haha

[jackie]

I will be sending my children (when I have them) to preschool just for the socialization.

[lizbud]

Yes, both of my children went to pre-school.They couldn't start till they
were 3 1/2 yrs & they went 3 days a week. Mommies did car pools taking
the children. My kids loved it & learned so much. They seemed so proud of
themselves. The school even had a graduation ceremony with caps and
gowns. It was kinda neat. I didn't work outside the home so I was always
there for them when they came home. It was a blessing.

[Pam]

Yes both of mine went as well and enjoyed it very much. My grandson also went and his wee little brother (1 yr. old) will go when he is old enough.

[angelbow20]

My son will be starting on sept 5th and will be 4 the of sept. I think its a really good start for little kids and they get to play with children their age as well.

[Marigold2]

Oh my kids loved pre-school. For some it's there first time away from mom and it gives them a chance to meet new kids and learn new things. Those that don't go are sadly often behind in the basics.