Kids Who Enjoy Kindergarten & Ones Which Don't

By Izzy Jonell

Attending school can be a fun-filled time for kids but it will take some time for your child to realize that. For them, the first day at school can be a real nightmare indeed. From the day they were born, they had you by their side constantly, and all of a sudden, they're on their own.

You need not worry too much about this as all kids eventually get used to the fact that attending school is a very normal thing and it can be a lot more fun than staying at home. If you have a particularly problematic child, you will need to put in a bit more work to convince them of the benefits of attending kindergarten.

Some lucky parents just get crying kids who sulk, other unfortunate ones get cranky kids who yell and scream or even worse, absolutely refuse to go to school. So what do you do when your kid just makes things hard on you and tests your limits?

Firstly, you should do your best to understand your child, and understand him very well. Ask him why he doesn't like school and try to find the root of the problem. The only way for you to solve an issue is to identify it first.

Either way, you need to let your little boy or girl know that not attending school is not an option. You need to stand your ground and be authoritative. Whatever you do, do not bribe your children into going to school, that is just asking for trouble down the road. Lines like "Mommy will buy you a toy car if you be good" will just back fire and you'll eventually need to buy a toy car every time you want your kid to do something.

An approach that usually works well is if you have an older child who is already attending school and has been through it all. If you should be so lucky, get your older son or daughter to tell the little one how great school really is, and what fun activities await. It won't be long before your child begins to show signs of enthusiasm for kindergarten.

If you only have one child, you will need to encourage him or her by yourself. Talk to your kid and find out what his or her fears are about school, and try to turn that around into something positive and fun. Focus on the fun aspects and avoid mentioning the negatives like doing homework, obedience at school and so forth. - 29940

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