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Mom, I’m Nervous About First Grade
So, the other day, my kiddo, Max, opened up to me about being scared of starting first grade. Honestly, it took me back to my own childhood fears—talk about a throwback! Sure, Max is the son of immigrants too, just like I am. A few years ago, I moved from my home country to North America with my husband, and while we speak English at home, it’s still a big leap for him.
Max has been to the school a few times with his kindergarten teacher, and he’s played there since he was little. He even knows some of his teachers and the playground’s secret spots, which is a far cry from my own experience back in the day.
I often find myself worrying about how to connect with him—sometimes it feels like our differences in age and culture create that gap. Unfortunately, when he shared his fears, I ended up making it all about my own memories instead of listening to what he really needed to say. I didn’t need to fix anything; I just should have let him express his feelings.
Tomorrow, I know I won’t get everything right. I’ll probably overlook some important cues again, but we’ll talk about first grade, and I’ll ask him what’s on his mind. This time, I’ll focus on just listening to him.
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In summary, it’s so important to listen to our kids when they express their fears, rather than projecting our own experiences. As parents, we need to create a space where they feel comfortable sharing their feelings.