So we're a few days into the school year and we've taken a turn for the worse. My sweet little O, who was SO excited the first day has now decided he never wants to go back! The second day he was a little teary eyed before school, although he also didn't feel great. By Sunday night he worked himself into a nervous frenzy and began crying at 7PM and finally cried himself to sleep by 8:30. Today was a complete disaster- Jeremiah had to carry him onto the bus bawling. Owen's reason for not wanting to go is because "it's too long". He has a ball while he's there, loves recess (of course), loves PE, loves his teacher, lunch, etc... But he just doesn't want to go. So if anyone has any suggestions on how to make this easier for him, please comment! We've tried rewards, pleading with him, getting mad, etc... HELP!
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So far I think you're doing all the right things. He's testing you...sounds like he's pretty good at it...to see how he can get his "little boy" life back. Change is hard, especially when staying home is so safe and fun. Just keep putting him on that bus (and crying into your pillow). If he realizes you mean business, he'll work it out. But you need to judge this advice from the way my kids turned out! Hang in there. GABonnie
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