We realize
that the separation at the beginning of the school year can be a trying
experience for both parent and child. In most cases, it is best to say
your good-byes and let the child leave you. If you are uneasy about this
separation, we encourage you to leave the child with the teachers and
remain in the school office or waiting room, not the classroom.
Though we encourage you to visit and observe the class as often as you’d
like, remaining in the room in order to calm the anxious child does not
allow him/her to acclimate himself/herself to the school experience. The
school office will gladly provide a comfortable place for you to fill
your time. Remaining out of sight of the child allows him/her to experience
the separation and become accustomed to the classroom, while providing
you the assurance of being within reach should a problem occur (as well
as to see that they usually don’t). Please, please, please try to
separate.
Thankfully, most parents at Thevenet over the years have been wise about
such matters, and the problem almost never crops up. But it can, unless
everyone maintains a relaxed, matter of fact attitude about separation
fears. Talk to us if you ever sense that your child is unhappy, and we
will help work it out.