As a pre-school teacher/daycare provider, I’m with the drop them off and go crowd, generally they will be fine before you get out the front door.If you are waiting for your three year old to give you permission to go to work, you proabably won’t get it.As for the getting sick all the time, that is true to an extent. One thing that really help not spread things quite so much is if parents wouldn’t load their kids with tylnol and send them in sick. Keep them home if they are sick.
I agree with you @erma but exactly how is mom suppose to pay you if she stays home with jr? The fact that many providers charge if the kid attends or not, where’s that money to come from? It’s a horrible cycle but it’s one of the reasons day-cares are full of germs.
Aww, poor Lizzie. She just needs some extra love and attention from Mom. But there’s nothing wrong with daycare if it’s a good one. My kids got such a well rounded experience there. They did art & music that I never would have done, played with toys that I never would have bought (eg. Playdoh), learned how to listen to adults that weren’t their parents, learned how to share, and learned basic skills much earlier than kids who stayed home with mom did (they drank out of a cup without a lid earlier, they used a fork and spoon earlier, they learned how to use scissors and glue, etc etc). Plus they are not shy at all and they are much better at public speaking than I am. They got sick the same as any other kid (once or twice a winter and no flu).Nab is totally incorrect, as it’s been proven that exposing kids to germs and making their immune systems work, actually makes them stronger and healthier. Reliable studies have shown that being too clean and using those terrible antibacterial soaps actually contributes to weak immune systems and increased risk of allergies.Having said that, not all daycares are high quality so that’s not the answer for everyone. By the same token, just because you’ve had a baby doesn’t mean you’re a good parent (just check out the news on any given day) so keeping all children at home isn’t the answer for everyone either. The bottom line is that everyone needs to make the best choice for them, and quit judging others.
We have this experience. My daughter spends half the week talking about how much she loves school and misses her teacher, “Do I get to go to school today?!” then she gets to school and the transition can be a challenge. She doesn’t cry, but she is clingy. After about 2 minutes (hand-washing), we find her something fun to do, and then she is happy all day long, and just as happy to see me in the afternoon.
It’s just, some children have issues switching from “home time” to “school time”, no matter how much they love and benefit from both.
My kids’ schools are great. They’ve never had a teacher they didn’t love and want to keep in touch with (or I didn’t love too!)
Agreed with gobblinup on the germ theory, the benefits of a good school, and how we all try to do the best for every family, which is never the same as another!
Lynn’s own notes on this strip say: "The biggest obstacle to going anywhere in Lynn Lake was going outside. So much of the year was dangerously cold and just going across the street meant struggling into heavy snowsuits, hats, mittens and clunky boots, which made walking a misery for even the most capable toddler. Kate’s objection to day care was more about putting on the clothing than leaving me. After putting it all on, she had a 2 minute walk, and then had to take it all off again! "
For my two and this was over 25 years ago. I had no problem adjusting them from bottle. I did try nursing did not work out. Then both fell in love with the sippy cup with lid before 1 year old like 8 or 9 months old. When older a cup with no lid. My then 3 year old would get a bowl and pour his own ceral. There were times since both are 3 years age difference. Get up with daddy and eat breakfast with him then go back to bad. Their dad enjoyed this. They both enjoyed day care and had fun.
What I did for the kids at my church nursery (18 months-3 yrs.) was that I put 2 colored stickers to mark 1pm. (when church was over and it was time to go home) they knew that their moms or dads would get them when the" two sticks" touched the pink dots. I had a few screamers, but I just held them on my lap and read them a story, or got them their favorite toy to play with.
I don’t read this since the re-boot.When are they gonna kill off Farley?That’s the only time I ever cried reading the funny’s. Don’t want to relive that again.
I am very thankful to have experienced child raising, with all the happiness & tears it brings. But I wish more “really bad parents” would have chosen non-procreation.
pouncingtiger about 13 years ago
This is one time when Elly wishes that she didn’t have kids.
x_Tech about 13 years ago
But at the end of the day, Lizzy won’t want to leave playcare.
Elaine Rosco Premium Member about 13 years ago
Just drop her and go mom…she’ll get over it!
NE1956 about 13 years ago
Saying it repeatedly and louder does not make it happen Lizzy. Been there / done that.
psychlady about 13 years ago
JazzyBella is right! Just drop her off and go! And Lizzie – GET OVER IT!!
erma about 13 years ago
As a pre-school teacher/daycare provider, I’m with the drop them off and go crowd, generally they will be fine before you get out the front door.If you are waiting for your three year old to give you permission to go to work, you proabably won’t get it.As for the getting sick all the time, that is true to an extent. One thing that really help not spread things quite so much is if parents wouldn’t load their kids with tylnol and send them in sick. Keep them home if they are sick.
monkeyhead about 13 years ago
I agree with you @erma but exactly how is mom suppose to pay you if she stays home with jr? The fact that many providers charge if the kid attends or not, where’s that money to come from? It’s a horrible cycle but it’s one of the reasons day-cares are full of germs.
elysummers about 13 years ago
THat child and I would have a serious discussion about raising your voice. Then she would be guaranteed to go to daycare without fail.
gobblingup Premium Member about 13 years ago
Aww, poor Lizzie. She just needs some extra love and attention from Mom. But there’s nothing wrong with daycare if it’s a good one. My kids got such a well rounded experience there. They did art & music that I never would have done, played with toys that I never would have bought (eg. Playdoh), learned how to listen to adults that weren’t their parents, learned how to share, and learned basic skills much earlier than kids who stayed home with mom did (they drank out of a cup without a lid earlier, they used a fork and spoon earlier, they learned how to use scissors and glue, etc etc). Plus they are not shy at all and they are much better at public speaking than I am. They got sick the same as any other kid (once or twice a winter and no flu).Nab is totally incorrect, as it’s been proven that exposing kids to germs and making their immune systems work, actually makes them stronger and healthier. Reliable studies have shown that being too clean and using those terrible antibacterial soaps actually contributes to weak immune systems and increased risk of allergies.Having said that, not all daycares are high quality so that’s not the answer for everyone. By the same token, just because you’ve had a baby doesn’t mean you’re a good parent (just check out the news on any given day) so keeping all children at home isn’t the answer for everyone either. The bottom line is that everyone needs to make the best choice for them, and quit judging others.
masnadies about 13 years ago
We have this experience. My daughter spends half the week talking about how much she loves school and misses her teacher, “Do I get to go to school today?!” then she gets to school and the transition can be a challenge. She doesn’t cry, but she is clingy. After about 2 minutes (hand-washing), we find her something fun to do, and then she is happy all day long, and just as happy to see me in the afternoon.
It’s just, some children have issues switching from “home time” to “school time”, no matter how much they love and benefit from both.
My kids’ schools are great. They’ve never had a teacher they didn’t love and want to keep in touch with (or I didn’t love too!)
Agreed with gobblinup on the germ theory, the benefits of a good school, and how we all try to do the best for every family, which is never the same as another!
dtegtmeier51 about 13 years ago
Lynn’s own notes on this strip say: "The biggest obstacle to going anywhere in Lynn Lake was going outside. So much of the year was dangerously cold and just going across the street meant struggling into heavy snowsuits, hats, mittens and clunky boots, which made walking a misery for even the most capable toddler. Kate’s objection to day care was more about putting on the clothing than leaving me. After putting it all on, she had a 2 minute walk, and then had to take it all off again! "
stuart about 13 years ago
It lasts until the child marries. “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and cleave unto his wife.”
kab2rb about 13 years ago
For my two and this was over 25 years ago. I had no problem adjusting them from bottle. I did try nursing did not work out. Then both fell in love with the sippy cup with lid before 1 year old like 8 or 9 months old. When older a cup with no lid. My then 3 year old would get a bowl and pour his own ceral. There were times since both are 3 years age difference. Get up with daddy and eat breakfast with him then go back to bad. Their dad enjoyed this. They both enjoyed day care and had fun.
Davison77 about 13 years ago
What a snotty kid!
The Life I Draw Upon about 13 years ago
Think of when she will be a teenager.
coffeeturtle about 13 years ago
and then the day eventually comes that they don’t even want to be seen with you… :-D
NEMO1967 about 13 years ago
PANNEL 2, LIZZY WASH HAND?? DIRTY….. SHE RUB HER NOSE…YUK!
iced tea about 13 years ago
Once Lizzie’s in the daycare, she’ll become busy with all the kids and toys. Elly knows her daughter.
coffee_mom11 about 13 years ago
I know! I feel the same way.
redarmrest about 13 years ago
What I did for the kids at my church nursery (18 months-3 yrs.) was that I put 2 colored stickers to mark 1pm. (when church was over and it was time to go home) they knew that their moms or dads would get them when the" two sticks" touched the pink dots. I had a few screamers, but I just held them on my lap and read them a story, or got them their favorite toy to play with.
redarmrest about 13 years ago
it happens around nine months, and again around 18 months.
Popeyesforearm about 13 years ago
I don’t read this since the re-boot.When are they gonna kill off Farley?That’s the only time I ever cried reading the funny’s. Don’t want to relive that again.
MauiMia about 13 years ago
I am very thankful to have experienced child raising, with all the happiness & tears it brings. But I wish more “really bad parents” would have chosen non-procreation.
lin4869 about 13 years ago
At least! Our 30+-year-old daughter never is out of touch.