DS is saying he doesn't like school

leb2be

I'm feeling sad for my little guy because he is saying that he doesn't like his school.  He seems happy and has learned a ton.  Usually on Monday mornings he doesn't want to go to school, but I always chalked it up to having a fun weekend with mommy and daddy.  Last night, for the first time, he said the doesn't "like school".

He has been there for 3 months now and moved from a small in-home daycare situation so I'm wondering if it's the larger classroom (18 kids) that he doesn't like. 

Is this normal?  Should I be worried?  He's not crying about going and or acting out.  Has anybody else gone through this?

JOEBunny

I switched DD from a small school with about 30 kids total from 1-4 years old to a school that has about 150 kids.  DD has done ok, though she doesn't love it like she used to.  I don't think it is so much the larger school/class size, as the more rigid atmosphere.  Things at the new school are much less flexible.  She spends a lot more time standing in line, sitting in circle, and moving from one thing to the next.  I wanted that for her, since she will go to real school next year, but now I wish I had just waited to put her in that situation, since she could have had another year of the kinder place. 

mabma80

Have you asked him why?  Maybe ask his teachers how he's acting or interacting with some of the kids in his class?  Nowadays, it's good to pry just a little bit more. Not meaning to scare you, but you just never know the underlying meaning of "I don't like school."

nmh2001

My daughter says this sometimes too. I think her school is a bit boring and I'm moving her to a new school next year. That said, when we go on a vacation or there is a long break from school she always ends up complaining that she misses school.

 I agree though, I'd make sure it's just innocent griping and not something scary going on. I trust no one with my kids though so maybe I'm just extra paranoid but better safe than sorry.

Krish56

 Communication is key in this situation not only with the teachers but more importantly with your son. he needs to share what he's feeling and why? you should ask him about every day stuff from what he ate to, who he talked with etc. try to to get a feel of what his life is like when he is away at school. only then i think you would be able to help him.