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Separation issues

Chuck1906Chuck1906 member
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 I started my son in summer camp (June - August) only 2 days a week. I get a progress report at the end of each day telling me everything he did in school that day. He is excellent! He does his work, he participates with the other kids in various activities but his biggest hang up is being dropped off by his mom in the morning! 

He has been watched by a family member since birth 5 days a week. So this is the first time he has been left by himself in a place he doesn't know and people he doesn't know. This is his 3rd week but 5th day and this morning I spoke to him and he was begging me not to go to school and to go to his grandma's house. I had to tell him that daddy is spending a lot of money to send you to school but he is only 2 and a half and don't understand any of that. 

I have long talks with him about school and Mommy and Daddy have to work but Mommy will come and get you later in the day. He acts like he understands what I am saying but when reality hits he clams up and pitches a fit. I thought he would have adjusted by now but I guess not. He said he made 2 friends and when asked if he likes school he says Yes! I said to myself watch come August when summer camp is over, is when he'll finally get comfortable with being away from family! smh! lol
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Re: Separation issues

  • Chuck1906Chuck1906 member
    I said all that to ask, is there anything I can do or say to make it easier on him?


    Thanks! 
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  • blu-eyedwifeblu-eyedwife member
    It's the 2 day a week thing.  I hate to say it, but it might not get better.  My son has been in school, 5 days a week, for about 2 years, and Mondays are still hard for dropoffs after a weekend of being home with mom and dad.  Every Monday morning he tells me he doesn't want to go to school.

    I think what's important, is that you feel okay about where you're dropping him off.  It sounds like he's happy at the end of the day, and had a good time, and that's what you want.  It means he probably isn't spending the whole day crying. 
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