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**petegz28** · 02:59 PM

My 2yr old son currently is being babysat by our neighbor across the street. She has her own 2 kids, 8 & 4, plus she watches another 4 yr old 2-3 times a week. She is a nurse by trade as well and has a very clean and safe area for my Son. Obviously the problem with home care like that is you have to work around their schedules to a point and you don't quite get the group interaction and structure of a formal childcare establishment.

My Dad wants us to send him to a Montesorri school and of course to sweeten the deal he said he will pay half of the costs.

I am not sure about it. While I would like my Son to interact with more kids, I don't think you can beat the 1-1 care we are getting now. Especially as he is still learning how to tell you when he doesn't feel good, etc.

any thoughts?

**petegz28** · 02-01-2016, 02:04 PM

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I have friends that try to do the uber-parent bullshit like this too.

They're only kids once. There is no reason to rush to have them prepared like little machines by the time they hit kindergarten.

I agree. He will start Peer Group in 2017 which is like 1/2 day of pre-school at the public school. And with that my current Sitter will make sure he gets on the bus and gets home safely even if she has to go get him. The Montesorri school won't do that until they are 5 and in doing a full day of school.

rabblerouser · 02-01-2016, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by petegz28

but my child's safety is #1 above all else.

Absolutely.

rabblerouser · 02-01-2016, 02:06 PM

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The Montesorri school won't do that until they are 5 and in doing a full day of school.

Odd.

Fish · 02-01-2016, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Pablo

Being an adult is expensive. This whole buying a house and a baby on the way within a year is knocking my fun money down at an amazing pace.

Don't worry, it gets better.

Just kidding. Not really. It never ever gets better ever again and the sweet warm embrace of death will be your only escape.

**The Franchise** · 02-01-2016, 02:38 PM

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Don't worry, it gets better.

Just kidding. Not really. It never ever gets better ever again and the sweet warm embrace of death will be your only escape.

This.

cosmo20002 · 02-01-2016, 02:42 PM

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Montessori School's Yes, No, Maybe?
any thoughts?

Find out if they teach the difference between plural and possessive.
If so, you should enroll yourself there for a semester.

cosmo20002 · 02-01-2016, 02:49 PM

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Yeah, that wouldn't work with my Dad. He wanted my Son into swimming lessons at 3 months. He wants him in this Montessori school to "further his education". I'm like, Dad, he just turned 2, literally a month ago.

A colleague told me today that they did all this early schooling and when their kid finally got to Kindergarten he was board and they had problems because he had already learned a lot of the stuff. Seems to be a balance there you have to maintain.

A grandpa who is that insistent and willing to pay 50% is very likely willing to pay 100% with a little prodding.

Pablo · 02-01-2016, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Fish

Don't worry, it gets better.

Just kidding. Not really. It never ever gets better ever again and the sweet warm embrace of death will be your only escape.

This is very exciting. My 20's also die this summer, so that's something else to look forward to. Fun stuff all around!

rabblerouser · 02-01-2016, 03:02 PM

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This is very exciting. My 20's also die this summer, so that's something else to look forward to. Fun stuff all around!

Some folks just peaked too early

My life has improved since I turned 30.

NewChief · 02-01-2016, 03:05 PM

1) Maria Montessori was a socialist and invented her schooling in line with those ideas. Not a big deal, but I know how you feel about socialism. lol

2) There are "certified" Montessori schools and ones that aren't. A "certified" one has to meet certain standards. Other ones can just call themselves Montessori without any sort of accredidation. Doesn't mean they're a bad school, but it's something to know.

3) Most kids around here who do Montessori then transfer into public in K are really bored in K. Kindergarten teachers have kids who don't know how to count to 10 or recie their ABCs. Most Montessori kids are READING by the time they enter kindergarten. Needless to say, the Kindergarten year is kind of wasted on them.

Anyway, make the decision that's right for you.

BucEyedPea · 02-01-2016, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by petegz28

My 2yr old son currently is being babysat by our neighbor across the street. She has her own 2 kids, 8 & 4, plus she watches another 4 yr old 2-3 times a week. She is a nurse by trade as well and has a very clean and safe area for my Son. Obviously the problem with home care like that is you have to work around their schedules to a point and you don't quite get the group interaction and structure of a formal childcare establishment.

My Dad wants us to send him to a Montesorri school and of course to sweeten the deal he said he will pay half of the costs.

I am not sure about it. While I would like my Son to interact with more kids, I don't think you can beat the 1-1 care we are getting now. Especially as he is still learning how to tell you when he doesn't feel good, etc.

any thoughts?

Too young. I'd keep him where he is right now. They just don't get enough attention with a bunch of kids at such a tender age. JMO

BucEyedPea · 02-01-2016, 05:05 PM

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1) Maria Montessori was a socialist and invented her schooling in line with those ideas. Not a big deal, but I know how you feel about socialism. lol

2) There are "certified" Montessori schools and ones that aren't. A "certified" one has to meet certain standards. Other ones can just call themselves Montessori without any sort of accredidation. Doesn't mean they're a bad school, but it's something to know.

3) Most kids around here who do Montessori then transfer into public in K are really bored in K. Kindergarten teachers have kids who don't know how to count to 10 or recie their ABCs. Most Montessori kids are READING by the time they enter kindergarten. Needless to say, the Kindergarten year is kind of wasted on them.

Anyway, make the decision that's right for you.

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**DaneMcCloud** · 02-01-2016, 05:12 PM

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Too young. I'd keep him where he is right now. They just don't get enough attention with a bunch of kids at such a tender age. JMO

I think it depends on how many kids and how many teachers.

In our preschool, the 2 year old classes had ten kids and two teachers.

Our two year old loved her teacher soooooooo much that she'd often cry when my wife or I picked her up from school and at age three, she's still very close with her (all of the teachers are in the play area after their afternoon naps).

My seven year old often requests her favorite teacher (who's since moved on from that school) from her 3 year old class to babysit. And as I mentioned, she's still very tight with her friends from preschool.

As a bonus, there are so many parents that have their second child at the school with ours that every birthday party and school event is amazing. Great parents, great kids, lots of fun.

My oldest hasn't bonded with the kids from her elementary school like those from preschool. It's a special time.

BucEyedPea · 02-01-2016, 05:48 PM

Most pre-schools I've seen have way too many kids and not enough one on one interaction.

I used to ask kids at the two different ones I used if they would prefer staying home with mom or being there. Always, they picked mom. Found out when my kid was a teen she also hated going and I only used it part-time. No one loves your child the way you do. JMO.

BucEyedPea · 02-01-2016, 05:58 PM

Pete, most kids usually catch up with their ed basics, such as reading, if taught with sound methods. They learn faster when a little older and can catch up to those who learned to read earlier.

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petegz28 Supporter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Olathe, Ks Casino cash: $2234127	Montessori Schools Yes, No, Maybe? My 2yr old son currently is being babysat by our neighbor across the street. She has her own 2 kids, 8 & 4, plus she watches another 4 yr old 2-3 times a week. She is a nurse by trade as well and has a very clean and safe area for my Son. Obviously the problem with home care like that is you have to work around their schedules to a point and you don't quite get the group interaction and structure of a formal childcare establishment. My Dad wants us to send him to a Montesorri school and of course to sweeten the deal he said he will pay half of the costs. I am not sure about it. While I would like my Son to interact with more kids, I don't think you can beat the 1-1 care we are getting now. Especially as he is still learning how to tell you when he doesn't feel good, etc. any thoughts? Last edited by petegz28; 02-01-2016 at 02:59 PM..
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NewChief In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Fayetteville, AR Casino cash: $9560204	1) Maria Montessori was a socialist and invented her schooling in line with those ideas. Not a big deal, but I know how you feel about socialism. lol 2) There are "certified" Montessori schools and ones that aren't. A "certified" one has to meet certain standards. Other ones can just call themselves Montessori without any sort of accredidation. Doesn't mean they're a bad school, but it's something to know. 3) Most kids around here who do Montessori then transfer into public in K are really bored in K. Kindergarten teachers have kids who don't know how to count to 10 or recie their ABCs. Most Montessori kids are READING by the time they enter kindergarten. Needless to say, the Kindergarten year is kind of wasted on them. Anyway, make the decision that's right for you. __________________ In this world of sin and sorrow there is always something to be thankful for; as for me, I rejoice that I am not a Republican. - H. L. Mencken
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BucEyedPea Gimme My Berries Back! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: None of your business Casino cash: $2909963	Most pre-schools I've seen have way too many kids and not enough one on one interaction. I used to ask kids at the two different ones I used if they would prefer staying home with mom or being there. Always, they picked mom. Found out when my kid was a teen she also hated going and I only used it part-time. No one loves your child the way you do. JMO.
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BucEyedPea Gimme My Berries Back! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: None of your business Casino cash: $2909963	Pete, most kids usually catch up with their ed basics, such as reading, if taught with sound methods. They learn faster when a little older and can catch up to those who learned to read earlier.
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