My child is a spirited child. She is a sweet girl who likes to get into things. I have bought about every child safety lock sold at Target. I did it because she does like to get into stuff, AND I am a lazy mother who won't/can't keep an eye on my daughter at all times.
Peanut started her new class today. I was worried because she was going to be taking a nap on a mat rather than in a crib. I was excited because I liked the teacher. In this class, all the students are on the same schedule, so it is going to be easier to take them outside to play, to sing songs, and to do group activities.
When I picked peanut up today, I asked the same questions I ask everyday. How was your day? and Where you a good girl today? I was expecting to hear what a wonderful daughter I have and maybe a cute story about what she did. I was prepared to laugh a little, hug my daughter, and walk out feeling very pleased. I was not prepared to be told my daughter was a "handful". That no she did not bite someone, but she tried. That she was fighting? Fighting? Can a 13-month old fight?
How could someone think my child was less than perfect? What if she doesn't like my child, and my poor baby is with this woman 8 hours a day?
I poured my guts out to my friend Keren because it really bothered me. She made a good point, toddlers hit and bite. I see her daughter as angel baby and even she hits. I watched Peanut with two of my friend's kids this afternoon and she did hit or bite them. She didn't even take any of their toys or cry because she wanted something the other child had.
So, I guess I will give it a week. Maybe they made a mistake and promoted her too soon. Maybe she just needs some time to adjust to the new class and teachers. But maybe, this environment isn't good for her, and we need to look for something else. I don't know. I guess I will keep my eyes open for another school, but in the meantime, if the teacher talks about my daughter like that again, i will gently remind her that Peanut is young (much younger then some of the others) and deserves a bit more patience.
and if she says anything else... I will punch her.
1 comment:
I would punch her anyway.
I have the problem where I have my child and someone else's child all day and the other kid is a MAJOR hitter. He will saunter up and clock Tess in the face with whatever he happens to have in his hand or open palm slap her in the face. I have to keep them separated. Do I tell his mom that he was a terror all day? No. He's a baby and they do that kind of stuff. They all have their stages and no one's kid can be perfect all the time. I am impressed that she is so young and already in an organnized classroom. Don't worry about it, at least she's not a boring kid :)
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