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Who wants to sacrifice the comfort of their beds and drag themselves to work every morning? Nobody, that’s right. We could all give anything to have a little more sleep or simply delete this working day! But alas, this fantasy of ours is far from coming true. When we as adults hate to part from our home in the morning, how can we expect kids to look forward to this morning ritual?
They don’t want to go to school, they are scared to part from you (or their bed) but we can’t let them have their wish. After all we love them and want them to have a bright future, so no missing classes. But then they get cranky when you drop them off at school, it hurts to see them like this. What can we do? A lot! Read on to know the do’s and don’ts of the art of dropping kids at school.
Don’t: Sneak Out When They Are Not Looking
This is the worst thing you can do to avoid a crying child. But remember, just because you have left and can’t see him crying doesn't mean he is fine. He is crying because he is scared and finding out that you have suddenly disappeared reinforces this fear, you don’t want that!
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Do: Say Goodbye And That You Love Them
Kids may need reassurance when they enter a new place and they will look up to you for this. Before you leave, hug them and tell them that you love them. Create a healthy parting custom so that your kid does not feel cheated once you leave him there. Hugging, kissing and reassuring will go a long way!
Don’t: Look Sad Yourself
Kids look up to their parents to analyze the seriousness of a situation. They may not be so scared but when they see you gripped in fear or sadness, their anxiety only doubles. So make sure to look happy yourself, it will brush off them!
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Do: Smile And Encourage Them To Have Fun
They will take cues from your face, so make sure that you are smiling. They should see from your face that they will be alright and there is nothing to worry about. Smile and tell them that they will be having loads of fun at the school, they are less likely to cry at the school then!
Don’t: Show Indifference
We know that you don’t want to leave him crying behind but waiting for too long will exceed your office timings. You don’t want that happening so you are frustrated and scold them for their emotional outburst. This will only add to a sense of disappointment in them in addition to fear and anxiety!
Do: Reassure Them
They are sad and crying, they need reassurance from your side. Tell them that they will have fun there and you will be coming to pick them up as soon as the school gets over. Tell them that you will take them out for an ice cream after their classes, it will divert their attention from being alone to looking forward to fun times!
We know you care for them, you just have to show it at the times when your kids need this reassurance! Make these small efforts and prevent your kids from starting a crying marathon at the drop off!
