My older son started preparing for school. The adaptation process was gradual and gentle because he'…

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My older son started preparing for school. The adaptation process was gradual and gentle because he's a very anxious child. Before that, everything was going fine; I always picked him up on time. They scheduled the "Autumn Festival" event for 10:00 AM. We arrived at 9:50 AM, and everyone was already seated in the hall. My child was sitting there with tears in his eyes. At that moment, he thought he wouldn't cope. After that day, he started refusing to go, crying uncontrollably, saying he's scared to go without me. I understand he got scared, and that's why he regressed... What should I do now? How can I regain his trust? Should we go through the whole adaptation process again? Please, no harsh comments – I'll delete them immediately; I'm already feeling down.
What did your 6-year-old boy ask Santa for Christmas, or what will he be asking for? 😄
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Starinchikova Elena
Starting over, explaining, talking, persuading. It's hard, it takes time, but you need to pull yourself together.
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Shuticova Alionka
Go together. And wait for him there.
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Tatyana Rubtsova
You need to be patient and go through the adaptation period again.
My child experienced something similar in the first grade. For almost the entire first grade, they went to school almost in tears, and sometimes even felt nauseous. A couple of times, I was almost a minute late picking them up, and they were already at the gate crying – I thought you weren't coming back for me. This continued almost until the very end. It only got a little easier around May.
But the second grade, surprisingly, has been going smoothly)
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Lyubov
Starinchikova Elena It turned out to be like this: at first, I sat at the back of the classroom during every lesson so he would look at me periodically and be calm. Then I waited by the classroom door. Then in the hallway on the floor where classes are held. Then I went down to the lobby where all the parents wait.
Do I have to go through all this again now? Maybe he needs a short break? Or right away? Have you been in a similar situation?
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Lyubov
Going to school next year. Currently preparing at a children's center. 4 days a week for 3 hours. They have parties there like in kindergarten
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Marina Boldyreva
And on the topic, yes, you probably need to start the adaptation process again. And you shouldn't blame yourself. If the child is sensitive, anything could have been a trigger, you can't guess it.
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Lyubov
Tatyana Rubtsova Oh. How hard this is, especially for the baby 🙁
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Starinchikova Elena
Starinchikova Elena My son is still little, but something similar happened when he started kindergarten. I was nearby at first, then further and further away. In total, he took the longest to adjust and was the last to stay for the full day. We decided to take a break over the summer and not go, but in September, the adaptation started all over again, just as slow and difficult. But it's not necessarily going to be the same for you, since your child is older. Here's some general advice, if I can offer it: be patient, talk things through, and maybe consider seeing a psychologist to understand where the fear comes from and how you can help.
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Lyubov
Shuticova Alionka That's what I did. At first, for a while, I sat at the back of the classroom during every lesson so he would look at me occasionally and be calm. Then I waited by the classroom door. Then in the hallway on the floor where classes are held. Then I went down to the lobby where all the parents wait. And now he's afraid to go into the classroom itself again and asks me to sit there with him (((
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Marina Boldyreva
Yes, I understood that it's not about that)) I'm asking if it's too early? In theory, there's still next year in reserve if I counted correctly. If the child isn't suited for kindergarten, it will be difficult, of course. But it's all temporary. Patience, patience, and more patience. Everything will work out ❤️
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Shuticova Alionka
Shuticova Alionka Okay, now we just need to repeat it and everything will be fine.
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Lyubov
I arrived after everyone else. On time, yes, but he was waiting for me first, and I was late(((
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Lyubov
Very sensitive. Oh, I hope the teachers are understanding(
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Elenka
Does the child have no psychiatric issues?
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Lyubov
Starinchikova Elena We'll definitely go to a psychologist, we've already made an appointment.
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Anyuta
Oh, I'm scared of that too. My first prep class is on the 11th. If anything goes wrong (my baby is very anxious), then it's all over 😔
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Lyubov
Shuticova Alionka Really hope the teachers allow it again
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Lyubov
Elenka No
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Shuticova Alionka
Shuticova Alionka They'll allow it. What else can you do?
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Lyubov
Anyuta Wishing you the easiest time possible 🤞
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Kristin★
Just explaining not to worry, but I came and so on, would translate the focus to the good things, like how wonderfully he performed, the celebration, and so on.
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Anyuta
Anyuta By the way, we also went to preparation classes last year. After a few sessions, we realized it was too early for him to start school. We decided to wait until he's 8 years old.
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Lyubov
Anyuta Already 8 months full?
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Tatyana Rubtsova
Tatyana Rubtsova Yes… sometimes I felt so sorry for him that I started thinking about homeschooling or distance learning… but that's not right either, he has to live in society later, and mom won't always be there.
So it's all about patience, patience, and faith that everything will get better soon and he'll get used to it❤️
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Lyubov
Kristin★ No talks are helping((( as soon as he sees the center where the classes are, he starts crying. And you can tell it's not just a tantrum (
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Anyuta
Anyuta Yes, 8.5 will be. He's a February baby.
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Anyuta
Anyuta We have a lot of kids now who are going from 8 o'clock. I'm not worried, everything will be fine. He will change a lot this year.
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Starinchikova Elena
Starinchikova Elena That's great, it definitely won't hurt! And I really want to support you. This isn't your fault; it's just a characteristic of the child. They're going through a lot and taking it to heart, possibly with increased anxiety. You're doing everything right and not letting the situation slide.
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Tuti
Um... well, anxiety needs to be worked on overall, not specifically. Your son will go crazy at school with such a sensitive disposition, and in the very first month....
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Marina Fedorova
Does he go to kindergarten without any issues? Does he play sports? I'm asking because sports really build character. It feels like he can't let you go, which might make school a bit challenging. My son has kids like that in his class who cried during lessons without their moms.
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Lyubov
Starinchikova Elena Thank you so much
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Lyubov
Tuti Yes, I understand that.
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Lyubov
Marina Fedorova She doesn't go to kindergarten. She goes to drawing class. She doesn't want to do sports, it's really not her thing.
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Anastasiya Soloveva
I would consult a specialist. At 6 years old, this level of attachment is excessive. Of course, she has the right to be upset that mom didn't come. But this fear of separating from you... especially since she's been going there more than once...
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Anastasiya Soloveva
Anyuta Are you going through the commission? I thought children had to start first grade by 8 full years old, and only then would a commission be needed.
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Lyubov
Anyuta Heard that too.
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Irina
Anyuta It's the same for us, if it's 8, it's only through a committee.
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Lyubov
Anastasiya Soloveva Let's go to the psychologist
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Anastasiya Soloveva
Anyuta I think it's even stated in the law. My friend sent her older child to school at 8.4 years old. They did it based on a neurologist's recommendation because the child had been in a coma for several days at age 3, which caused issues with sitting still and concentration. They wouldn't have allowed it otherwise; she should have gone at 7.4.
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Anastasiya Soloveva
Anastasiya Soloveva That's the right decision. Another thought: how are his relationships with younger children? Is there any jealousy? How do you spend time with him? Be really honest with yourself, is it enough for him? My older daughter became more attached to me after her younger sister was born. She also might cry if she comes out of the pool and I'm not there to meet her at the door, but just in the changing room. And I understand that she misses me. I try to make up for this deficit, like going places just with her...
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Lyubov
Anastasiya Soloveva I don't see outright jealousy. He's very gentle with the younger ones. I do give him attention, but of course not as much as when he was the only child in the family
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Anastasiya Soloveva
Anastasiya Soloveva Look at it from this angle, it's definitely worth it. This could be the reason for his attachment.
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Tuti
Tuti Have you tried talking to a child psychologist?
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Marina Fedorova
Marina Fedorova In that case, good luck with your adaptation!
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anastasija
Anyuta If your child is not yet 7 years old by September 1st, they can stay in kindergarten and start school next year, almost at 8 years old, without needing a special commission.
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Irina
Anyuta If you don't have 8, then yes, if you've already turned 8 by September, then only through a commission.
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Anyuta
Anyuta yes, through the commission
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