Life Montessori School's Yes, No, Maybe? - Page 5

**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?

**lewdog** · 02-01-2016, 06:41 PM

I am all for it. Kid's develop better language learning how to communicate with other kids in a variety of play scenarios and lessons. Expense is one thing, but if you can swing it, I say give it a shot. Your kid will let you know if they hate it....but I bet they won't.

rabblerouser · 02-01-2016, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by lewdog

I am all for it. Kid's develop better language learning how to communicate with other kids in a variety of play scenarios and lessons. Expense is one thing, but if you can swing it, I say give it a shot. Your kid will let you know if they hate it....but I bet they won't.

Exactly - it's not about anything other than what's best for the kid...

Right??

**lewdog** · 02-01-2016, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by rabblerouser

Exactly - it's not about anything other than what's best for the kid...

Right??

Is that a rhetorical question?

Dayze · 02-01-2016, 08:08 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.

BucEyedPea · 02-01-2016, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by lewdog

I am all for it. Kid's develop better language learning how to communicate with other kids in a variety of play scenarios and lessons. Expense is one thing, but if you can swing it, I say give it a shot. Your kid will let you know if they hate it....but I bet they won't.

We used to get that naturally playing in the great outdoors all day with different kids in the neighborhood with only some play indoors. More 'eff'd-up kids these days imo. Not enough wide open spaces for them.

LiveSteam · 02-01-2016, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by RubberSponge

That right there would be the end of the discussion for me.

This

**lewdog** · 02-01-2016, 08:27 PM

Actually, I am pushing Pete to this Montessori school for selfish reasons. Child protection reasons really. Royals season is drawing near. The negatively that he shines on this board should not be tolerated by anyone, let alone kids. They need to grow up knowing that people who enforce rules, like umpires, aren't always trash. That baseball is not a perfect game and that's what makes it perfect.

I hope.....I hope for a better world for Pete's kids.

**TribalElder** · 02-02-2016, 12:42 AM

Tell your dad it costs twice as much as you first thought

Profit

**Iowanian** · 02-02-2016, 11:20 AM

I think you do what YOU think is best for your kids. It's a good idea to listen to other people to learn about new options, but ultimately, it's your job to keep the child from changing her name to Sinnemon, right?

Honestly, my personal insight is minimal on Montesori, but it always seemed like the berkinstock-hippy option where your child gets to do whatever they want to do....and that didn't appeal to my parenting style.

I think the individual, small provider can be GREAT for a kid, if the provider is a great person. My kids went to a lady who had 10-12 kids at a time, and had very little turnover. They did learning games and puzzles, had directed play time, and free time. The kids were loved and formed great friendships with the other kids who were there, that are still apparent in their older schooling. A quality provider is awesome.

I also know of other providers the same size that dump a bag of Cheetos in a bowl, and barely wipe snot off of kids while she watches Maury all day....I'd never have tolerated that.

All kids go through phases, it's part of their development to go through that. My youngest became afraid of the dark a couple of months ago and it lasted 2 weeks until I figured out it was shadows he had become aware of...and showed him what was making them and it was over. The bath could be a very simple awareness thing that ends next week, it doesn't mean something bad happened.

Your child, Your responsibility. Don't let anyone else make you do what you don't believe to be best for your child.

rabblerouser · 02-02-2016, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by lewdog

Is that a rhetorical question?

It's not in my world.

KC native · 02-02-2016, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by rabblerouser

It's not in my world.

Is that why you let someone else raise your kid and think that qualifies you to give parenting advice?

**Ming the Merciless** · 02-02-2016, 12:47 PM

From what I've seen, no thanks.

I've known kids who have done Waldorf, Montessori, home schooling, pre school....and they all turn out OK.

I think it's more of what feels right For your kid. Getting half of it paid is nice though.....but if it doesn't feel right when you check it out ....then meh

Why is he so insistent that it has to be a Montessori school and not another type?

rabblerouser · 02-02-2016, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Pawnmower

From what I've seen, no thanks.

I've known kids who have done Waldorf, Montessori, home schooling, pre school....and they all turn out OK.

I think it's more of what feels right For your kid. Getting half of it paid is nice though.....but if it doesn't feel right when you check it out ....then meh

Why is he so insistent that it has to be a Montessori school and not another type?

Yeah, good question - is it a specific school he's pushing for, for a specific reason??

KC native · 02-02-2016, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Pawnmower

From what I've seen, no thanks.

I've known kids who have done Waldorf, Montessori, home schooling, pre school....and they all turn out OK.

I think it's more of what feels right For your kid. Getting half of it paid is nice though.....but if it doesn't feel right when you check it out ....then meh

Why is he so insistent that it has to be a Montessori school and not another type?

This. If you're the type of parent to care about these types of things, then you're putting in more effort than a lot of parents already and your kids should do fine.

rabblerouser · 02-02-2016, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TribalElder

Tell your dad it costs twice as much as you first thought

Profit

Hmmmm...if dad agreed to pay half, and he tells dad that it costs twice as much as originally thought...

Then that would cover the cost of the school. That wouldn't be "profit". Words...meanings...

02-01-2016, 10:31 AM
petegz28 Supporter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Olathe, Ks Casino cash: $2224127	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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02-01-2016, 06:41 PM	#61
lewdog Mod Team Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Valley of the hot as **** Casino cash: $1331900	I am all for it. Kid's develop better language learning how to communicate with other kids in a variety of play scenarios and lessons. Expense is one thing, but if you can swing it, I say give it a shot. Your kid will let you know if they hate it....but I bet they won't.
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02-01-2016, 08:27 PM	#67
lewdog Mod Team Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Valley of the hot as **** Casino cash: $1331900	Actually, I am pushing Pete to this Montessori school for selfish reasons. Child protection reasons really. Royals season is drawing near. The negatively that he shines on this board should not be tolerated by anyone, let alone kids. They need to grow up knowing that people who enforce rules, like umpires, aren't always trash. That baseball is not a perfect game and that's what makes it perfect. I hope.....I hope for a better world for Pete's kids.
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02-02-2016, 12:42 AM	#68
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02-02-2016, 11:20 AM	#69
Iowanian Supporter Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Utopia Casino cash: $4558454	I think you do what YOU think is best for your kids. It's a good idea to listen to other people to learn about new options, but ultimately, it's your job to keep the child from changing her name to Sinnemon, right? Honestly, my personal insight is minimal on Montesori, but it always seemed like the berkinstock-hippy option where your child gets to do whatever they want to do....and that didn't appeal to my parenting style. I think the individual, small provider can be GREAT for a kid, if the provider is a great person. My kids went to a lady who had 10-12 kids at a time, and had very little turnover. They did learning games and puzzles, had directed play time, and free time. The kids were loved and formed great friendships with the other kids who were there, that are still apparent in their older schooling. A quality provider is awesome. I also know of other providers the same size that dump a bag of Cheetos in a bowl, and barely wipe snot off of kids while she watches Maury all day....I'd never have tolerated that. All kids go through phases, it's part of their development to go through that. My youngest became afraid of the dark a couple of months ago and it lasted 2 weeks until I figured out it was shadows he had become aware of...and showed him what was making them and it was over. The bath could be a very simple awareness thing that ends next week, it doesn't mean something bad happened. Your child, Your responsibility. Don't let anyone else make you do what you don't believe to be best for your child.
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