Comments | noopsmama: Help! Should Peter skip kindergarten?

noopsmama

Help! Should Peter skip kindergarten?

Apr 08, 2008 15:34

So I went to kindergarten registration and it was about what I expected. Peter had a one-on-one testing thing where they asked him to identify pictures and draw a picture of himself ( Read more... )

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sarahmarvelous April 8 2008, 20:42:24 UTC

Where does he learn that stuff? They don't teach reincarnation in Sunday school.

I need to come over and play Wii with him like I promised I would.

sarahmarvelous April 8 2008, 20:55:59 UTC

Oh, and I say neigh to skipping Kindergarten. I was actually held back b/c of my late birthday, and I think being among the oldest and more socially adept in the class helped my self-esteem. I can't speak from the younger experience, but it seems if he's with kids his own age, the fact that he's bright won't be a problem, but being shy and sensitive with older kids can be rough.

noopsmama April 9 2008, 12:34:50 UTC

I think I agree with you. As you know, I too was held back, doing kindy twice though because of my brother's LD. It was nice to be a little bigger, and more mature:),than the rest of the gang. I know that on the flip-side, I ended up too far ahead academically (at 6), and fell into profound laziness that I have had a hard time ever emerging from. So, I just hate to think that Pete would lose his zest for learning, and coast ( ... )

sarahmarvelous April 9 2008, 21:50:51 UTC

So Tom know's he's smart, and just wants a test to confirm it? I agree with you- there's a reason they don't (or shouldn't) tell kids their IQ scores. I see what you're saying about getting lazy, but I don't think that's always the case. And I'm sure you're not the type to leave all the educating to the teachers- you will read with him, suggest books when he's reading on his own, challenge him, etc.
Oh, I and I Love the name Jude.

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bitchiekittie April 9 2008, 12:37:32 UTC

hahahaha! kids come up with the most awesome stuff ( ... )

noopsmama April 9 2008, 12:47:30 UTC

You should be really proud to have raised a girl with her head on so straight. I know that Pete has had lectures about being kind, and patient, and sensitive to others, but I catch crap from other more testosterone-y members of the family unit that I will make him soft. Which is utterly ridiculous, though Matt at 2 has been known to beat the tar out of his big brother who doesn't fight back.

It's funny how gender roles get mixed up with stuff, because what you describe Echo doing is exactly what I would want Pete to have the stones to do. Basically all our kids need to be nurtured to know who they are, what their basic rights are, as well as those of others, and how to stand up for themselves. At the core its about security. THe "secure" child thing has been overdone perhaps, but I think it is dead on that our kids are stronger when they don't have any doubts about their fundamental value.

You get a good mommy gold star for the day, and who can't use one of those?

bitchiekittie April 9 2008, 15:27:05 UTC

aw, thanks. I think the big thing to remember is that being aware of and proactive about discussing the problems that our kids are facing or WILL one day face makes a big difference. people just don't talk to their kids about this stuff until after it's an issue, and that's not helpful. the fact that you're asking about it now, hoping for these sort of attributes while they're still so little, is the best start, in my opinion! smart mommas make smart kiddos!