It’s really great when you realize that you need to send your child to a school. Of course, you would always like to educate your kid. But the problem arises when you have to deal with different types of emotions, feelings, and even confusion. When I decided to send my child first time to school, I too got confused due to plenty of emotions. If you are also planning to send your kids first time in school, you should surely learn something from my experience.
He Was Happy on His First Day to School
When I told my son about his admission to a school, he was really excited about the same. However, it is true that he was really happy on his first day to school, but when it came to preparing for school, he was a bit anxious. Since it was his first day to school, he didn’t look great in spirit. There could be various reasons, but I think the main reason was we. Yes, we, his parents – my husband and me. We both love him too much that may often seem really bad. However, I didn’t go to school with my son, but my husband. He told me that when reached the school gate, our son was really excited to see the children. But when we entered into classroom, he became a bit confused. The worse part of the incident was that when my husband was about to leave the classroom, my son started weeping. Obviously, it was a tough situation for me. But thank God! I didn’t go with him. If I were with him, I would have surely started weeping at the time of leaving school.
I Kept Coping with Positive and Negative Thoughts throughout the Day
When my husband and son left for school, I started feeling bad about the day. I called my husband to whether they would have reached school safely. When my husband told me that he left the school and moving to his office, I insisted he stay with my child for a while even I knew it can’t be done. Now, comes to my worries. I was alone at home. So, I decided to keep myself busy with various household works, but I couldn’t make it a success. The reason behind it was that I was unable to forget that it was my son’s first day in school.
How Could I Control My Emotions
As I already mentioned above that I was worrying about whether my son could survive in the classroom or not, I decided to control my negative emotions. So, I started thinking positively about everything about our lives. Stated below are the few key things that can surely help moms who are going to send their kids to school the first time.
- Don’t be panic as it is a usual task for your child.
- It is better if you can prepare your child mentally for a new situation.
- Try to help your child understand the real importance of school education and how to make new friends in school.
- You may feel bad about the day, but still have to keep things positive. For instance, you should make your child feels great about his journey to a new educational institute.
It is better if you can tell teachers or staff about your child and his shy otherwise behavior.
24 Comments
Anahita Irani
Beautiful post, so many thoughts cross your mind on the first day. I can relate to what you wish to Express.
Nitya
That’s such a cute real story! Wishing your son a great success ahead 🙂
Rashmi Singh
I can relate, the story of every mom. Lovely write up dear.
Arpit Garg
That’s true. And you shared some nice ideas of coping up.
Smitha.gn
Kids 1st day of school is always a memorable moment I still can’t forget as more thn my kid I had tears in my eyes.
Rahul Prabhakar
First day of school for a kid can be both fun as well as excruciating. As parent, there is anxiety about what would happen, whether the child would adjust properly or not, how their new environment would be. It is a process that every parent and their child has to go through.
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judy morris
Even my son was happy (surprisingly) on his first day and he adapted to that place like a cakewalk but I used to miss having him all the time during school time. But now I feel relieved during his school time.. :p
Abhinav Singh
It can be mentally daunting to see your child step out of home in others supervision for the first time. You handled the situation well. Hope more parents learn from your experience.
Pallavi
I can so relate to your post, it actually with every mom some show their emotions and some dont.
Beautifully written.
Priyanka Singhal
Awww.. i dun knw how it will b for me when ritam will go to school for the first time..but true u shud make ur kid prepared for it beforehand and evn urself 🙈
Salma Shajahan
Hugs to you mama! You have penned down in such a way that I was able to view what would have happened in front of my eyes! These memories are going to be forever with you! Take care
Rituka Bisht
This is helpful post because my daughter will be going to preschool in few months and I need to prepare myself for this…
Sapna
It’s such a great feeling and saddening as well.. Love reading your article
Urvashi
Oh. I am already scared how I am going to deal with it when Vaidik goes for his first day of school in Dubai. I am planning to do once he is 2 years
Aditi Singh (Diy Empress)
It is such a beautiful story, loved reading your article. 👍
Akanksha Singh
Ahh… Haven’t reached that phase yet but I can already sense the anxiety about it…
Salma Shajahan
Wow the first day of our kids school always brings in joy! I get goosebumps when my mom speaks about our first day of school even at the age of 30🤪😜🙈 waiting to experience that soon
Pooja Jain
My daughter’s first day to school is coming soon and I am already gripped with anxiety. Thank you for sharing your experience.
Simrit Bedi
I can so relate to your post… These feelings are normal.. All of us go through when our kids to school… U have penned down ur feelings beautifully
Gayatri Deshmukh
I could relate to what u have written, as even my son started his school recently. But I think for me it was more of because I knew he would cry, I knew he would take a little more time than the other kids to adjust. And all this because he has been a clingy child. In fact when my elder daughter went to school, I didnt face the same things. She never wept, was never anxious. She adjusted to school very easily.
Hansa Kajaria
It can get tough for parents aswell when kids go to school for the 1st time but for my kids I was very positive as I knw frm now till next 15 odd years they have to go out alone for their education and this is just the start. Yes 1st week for both my kids was tough but gradually they started enjoying school
Dimple Surana
I can totally relate to your emotions, it’s more tough for us than for the kids.
Sapna
O little muchkin seems to be so happy and now u will be releived
Meraki
1st day of school is always memorable moment.