Covid and preschool

Question

My 18mo is starting preschool next week in oct, in light of the current situation would u still send or delay if u had the choice? Honestly I feel that she is bored out of her mind at home, constantly wants to go out or just starts playing with things shes not supposed to. Dont get me wrong, she has toys, books, we entertain n engage with her as well but it seems to just not be sufficient anymore 😓 Was really looking forward to her starting school so that she can have more activities to do n make some friends n learn to talk as she still doesnt want to speak except when she sees my friends kids talk then shell try to copy etc but with the cases now, I feel so stuck in a dilemma 😕

Lena Tan · Accepted Answer

I personally could have kept my son at home during this period but have decided to send him to school instead. He benefits more from learning in a school environment. Do expect her to fall ill a number of times especially in the first 6 months. You may want to standby some ART kits just in case. Hang in there!

Pauline Tay · Answer

Hi 👋🏻 there’s no right or wrong with any decision. It’s based on own comfort level n if it’s possible to do so. Personally I kept my child home since last 2 weeks n I don’t think I’ll let him return back to school that soon since I’m sahm so don’t see a point to risk his health. Yes in school they learn more as compared to home where teaching is minimal, but personally feel health is more important for now. Anyway luckily I didn’t send as coincidentally there was a confirm covid case in his school this week. 🤔