Under 2 and says he doesn't like the teachers....

[Anonymous]

DS has replied 'no' when asked if he likes every one of his teacher at daycare over the past few days. When asked if he likes another kid, grandma, mommy, daddy, etc., he give a 'yes'. Would you be concerned about this at all?

[Anonymous]

Absent him being upset at drop-off, I wouldn't be overly concerned. My 2 year old often gives answers to questions like that that don't correspond to her actual behavior.

[Anonymous]

Is he happy at drop off and pick up? Have the teachers mentioned any issues? I would not be too concerned. Grandma's are about hugs and cookies. Teachers have a bunch more kids and a schedule to follow.

[Anonymous]

OP here--he cries maybe 50% of the time and the other 50% has a very sad/pouty face on. I agree that it is probably fine but it's odd that he is consistently saying 'no' when asked about the teachers. Obviously, he is too young to elaborate but I just don't want him to be unhappy.

[Anonymous]

This is one of the saddest posts I think I have ever read. Really? Your less than two year old is giving you pointers on his education at a preschool when the English language is just becoming clear, but not yet fully understandable. I can’t stand parents like you. Overly sensitive and dramatic. Find out from his teachers what is going on. They have a handle on the language. Jeez!

[Anonymous]

Why are you asking if he likes his teachers? Ask who he played with, what he ate, what was the best time of his day. You can asked if Miss whoever played with him, sang with him, read him a story. Ask in a positive, not negative, way.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why are you asking if he likes his teachers? Ask who he played with, what he ate, what was the best time of his day. You can asked if Miss whoever played with him, sang with him, read him a story. Ask in a positive, not negative, way.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why are you asking if he likes his teachers? Ask who he played with, what he ate, what was the best time of his day. You can asked if Miss whoever played with him, sang with him, read him a story. Ask in a positive, not negative, way.

+1

+2

Here’s what I ask my kid:

“Who did you play with?”
“What books did you read?”
“What did Ms. Martha do today?”
“What songs did Ms. Melissa sing today?”

Etc.

You can easily tell from the stories who he’s close with / which teachers are developing relationships with him, etc.

“Like” isn’t even a word we use that way.

[Anonymous]

Trust your gut. I felt uneasy about a large daycare where my daughter was. She didn't seem happy and I wasn't sure that she was getting very much individual attention. We moved to a much smaller daycare and could immediately sense the difference in how much happier she was. I don't think she was in any danger in the first daycare, but it wasn't the right fit for her (20+ kids in one large room, and a revolving door of teachers, most of whom spoke little English).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Trust your gut. I felt uneasy about a large daycare where my daughter was. She didn't seem happy and I wasn't sure that she was getting very much individual attention. We moved to a much smaller daycare and could immediately sense the difference in how much happier she was. I don't think she was in any danger in the first daycare, but it wasn't the right fit for her (20+ kids in one large room, and a revolving door of teachers, most of whom spoke little English).

It sounds like you were not happy mom so you transferred that energy to your daughter. If you start the day happy with your child, they will respond. To allow a child that is 2 or 3 based on one comment to change schools is irresponsible and foolish.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This is one of the saddest posts I think I have ever read. Really? Your less than two year old is giving you pointers on his education at a preschool when the English language is just becoming clear, but not yet fully understandable. I can’t stand parents like you. Overly sensitive and dramatic. Find out from his teachers what is going on. They have a handle on the language. Jeez!

Shut up, typical rude, judgemental DCUM poster. This is the saddest thing you've seen posted? Get a grip, get a life and stop shaming other parents, you snotty snob.

[Anonymous]

Shut up, typical rude, judgemental DCUM poster. This is the saddest thing you've seen posted? Get a grip, get a life and stop shaming other parents, you snotty snob.


You are too kind also.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Absent him being upset at drop-off, I wouldn't be overly concerned. My 2 year old often gives answers to questions like that that don't correspond to her actual behavior.

This.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
Shut up, typical rude, judgemental DCUM poster. This is the saddest thing you've seen posted? Get a grip, get a life and stop shaming other parents, you snotty snob.


You are too kind also.

I had to laugh at the rude PP calling another PP rude.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Shut up, typical rude, judgemental DCUM poster. This is the saddest thing you've seen posted? Get a grip, get a life and stop shaming other parents, you snotty snob.


You are too kind also.

I had to laugh at the rude PP calling another PP rude.

+1 some parents can’t handle the truth.