10 Reasons School is Challenging for Adults Just Like It Is for Kids

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As I was taking my son to preschool one morning, he exclaimed, “Mom! I absolutely detest going to school!” It took immense restraint not to respond, “You know what? I feel the same way! Let’s skip it and head to the café for a treat instead.” The daily grind of school is tough for both children and their parents. Here are ten reasons why:

1. Early Mornings: I have to rise and shine at the crack of dawn every day. I thought finishing school meant escaping the early wake-up calls, yet here I am, doing it all over again.
2. Language Concerns: Each day brings worries about whether today will be the day my child decides to try out a new word—like the infamous “f” bomb—during recess.
3. Getting Dressed: I miss the luxury of leisurely pajama days. Instead, I am forced into a routine that often results in a pile of laundry that never seems to shrink.
4. Lost Items: When my child misplaces something, I find myself rummaging through the school’s lost and found—affectionately known as “The Lice Box”—to retrieve it.
5. Art Projects: My teacher never trusted me to keep my kids bathed every night, yet I’m expected to assist with crafting projects that involve gluing cotton balls or cutting out letters?
6. The Overflowing Artwork: “Oh great! Another masterpiece that you’ll never let me toss, yet expect me to treasure forever!”
7. Late Passes: Walking into the school office late is a far cry from the fun of the Walk of Shame I experienced in college.
8. High School Drama, Revisited: Why was I not warned that the same cliques from high school—those who ruled student government—are now the ones dominating the PTA?
9. Constant Fundraising: I have family members who ask for money less often than my child’s school does for field trips, class projects, and other events.
10. Homework Assignments: I can’t help but think that homework is merely a tool for the teacher to gauge how invested I am in my parenting journey.

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In summary, the school experience is fraught with challenges that affect both kids and their parents alike. From early mornings to the daily influx of art projects, it’s a constant reminder that education can be a demanding journey for everyone involved.