As my eldest child gears up for his first day of kindergarten, I’m filled with a mix of excitement and anxiety. Soon, he’ll board a bright yellow school bus, surrounded by older kids, navigating a new world filled with responsibilities and expectations. Like every parent, I’m thrilled for him to begin this journey, yet I can’t shake off the worries that keep creeping into my mind.
While many parents may fret about their little ones shedding a tear on the first day, my concerns are somewhat more specific. My energetic 5-year-old, who has a strong opinion on just about everything, is unlikely to cry—but I might, especially with these 25 worries looming over me:
- Will he be tempted to eat glue?
- What if a mischievous kid tries to bully him out of his snack?
- How will he react when there’s no TV time right after lunch?
- What if he drops an inappropriate word in class?
- Given that he takes forever in the bathroom, how will he manage when he needs to go?
- If a child claims falcons are stronger than lions, will my son argue loudly about it?
- He has no sense of modesty and loves being naked. What will happen at school?
- Will he continue his habit of urinating outside?
- What if he interrupts the teacher, insisting she’s wrong?
- In a moment of distraction, will he wipe his nose on her shirt?
- Will he tell everyone that his dad’s farts smell the worst?
- Is he going to skip the healthy food and just eat dessert?
- What if he shouts, “This is boring!” during an activity?
- Will gym class turn into a showcase for him to yell, “Look at me!”?
- Seriously, his bathroom habits are a concern. WHAT IF?
- Will he forget when to disembark from the bus?
- Is he going to embarrass me by saying something like, “My mom laughs so hard she pees her pants”?
- Will he be the only one without a new friend?
- What if he comes home claiming he has 17 girlfriends?
- Is he going to show off his Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle underwear during Show and Tell? He has done that before!
- Will he leap up in class to display his ninja skills?
- Could he start a kindergarten fight club during recess with all the boys?
- Am I going to receive a call from the principal?
- Will he get creative with scissors and accidentally give someone a haircut?
- Will he be happy or upset to learn school is all day, every day?
I can’t help but think some of these scenarios are inevitable. I’m preparing myself for the possibilities, maybe even sweetening the deal with chocolate and a little wine for the teacher if needed. As I navigate the final days of summer, I’m holding on tight to my sanity!
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Summary:
Starting kindergarten brings a mix of excitement and anxiety for parents. While many worry about tears on the first day, others have unique concerns, from bathroom habits to social interactions, and fear of their child’s behavior in class. As they prepare for this new chapter, parents are left wondering how their little ones will adapt to the school environment.