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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We our sending our 4 year old to playground camp... all outdoors   She needs it desperately [/quote]

Then take you kid outdoors.[/quote]

We do... for several hours every day. But as of right now she is an only child And she misses her friends and the social/emotional learning from preschool.  [/quote]

Then you provide it.  We have an only who is fine but we make sure to meet all needs.  You don't sound like you want to do it so its not about what she needs but about your needs.  Thats fine but say so.  You don't want to be bothered.[/quote]

You are making a lot of assumptions ma’am   I’m a kindergarten teacher, it is imperative that children Are able to Safely interact with peers. I have weighed the risks and we are ok with letting her attend an outdoor camp with 10 other kids for a few hours each day.  This has nothing to do with “my needs” And being bothered... but rather the development And emotional well-being of my child.  There is no way you, as an adult,  can simulate the peer to peer interaction and problem solving that a school or camp setting allows. In addition to fostering age appropriate relationships and cooperative learning.

I completely support families who are not ready to take the same risk for various reasons.  But your judgemental snark is unnecessary.  Everyone is doing the best they can for their family right now.  [/quote]

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