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[quote=Anonymous]My daughter is 5 and just finished K. She has always been a slow-to-warm kid who is on the quieter side. This summer, two of her friends were going to a particular day camp and she decided she wanted to go too. All kids take a bus to the camp, and my initial reaction was to tell DD no way because I thought the bus aspect would be a challenge for her (she is not great with separation and new experiences). After talking to DD about what it would be like to go on the bus and go to this camp (in a positive way) she said she understands and wants to go. So I  signed her up.

She started on Monday so we are on day 3 now, and she is telling me she really doesn't like the camp and doesn't want to go anymore. The bus has been hard for her - tears to get on despite being with her two friends (I tried pairing her with a counselor for some extra comfort), tears when she gets home telling me that she isn't having any fun and doesn't like being so far from home. I spoke with the camp and they said she is fine on the bus after a few minutes and seems totally happy and fine at camp as well.

On the one hand I see this as a good experience to push her to try something new and step out of her comfort zone. However, my mom is telling me I should give it a few more days and if she doesn't like it, just pull her out and try again next summer - she is only 5, so young, etc. I hope things turn around and she just needs a little more time, but I don't love the battle and unhappiness every single day.

What is your stance on this?

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