Nursery school children are not to be pitied!

I'm Natsu, a female doctor in her 40s🌱.
Hello.

March will be over soon, and the new fiscal year is about to begin.

For those who have been on maternity or childcare leave, aren't some of you sending your children to nursery school for the first time starting in April?

To my past self who was anxious about returning to work, I want to write down what I think now that my time with nursery school is over.

Are nursery school children "to be pitied"?

I have been sending my children to nursery school since they were zero years old.

Although it's less common than it used to be, whenever you mention sending a child to nursery school from the age of zero, someone somewhere always pops up with

the comment, "It's so pitiful to start them so young..."
You've heard that, right?

At first, when my child started nursery school at zero, I did indulge in various sentimental thoughts, like wondering if it was okay to leave them when they were so small, or feeling lonely since we had been together every day, but

once I actually started leaving them there, I was impressed by the nursery teachers' skillful childcare techniques, and within a month, I was keenly aware, "I am so glad I enrolled them in nursery school!!"I felt that deeply.

The intonation when reading picture books,
the gymnastics and ways of moving the body suitable for infants and toddlers,
the games and music,

in every aspect, professional nursery teachers are
different from just an amateur mom.

The time spent at nursery school is bound to be
a good stimulus for the child.
I was immediately made to think so.

Furthermore, during the 0-1 age range, the nutritionist would ask about allergies and the like, and also give me plenty of advice on how to proceed with baby food.

I remember it being very reassuring to have someone I could consult with if I was worried about child-rearing, even if they were not family, like having a professional surrogate parent as an ally.

The nursery teachers provided professional care that I couldn't, and after receiving the appropriate advice, I could

earn money! Provide food, clothing, and shelter! Act as the parent who gives love!
I could divide the tasks that needed to be done for the child.

I was happy to have a cheering squad for my child.
(Oh, the girl with the fan in the opening picture is a mother who is "stanning" her child!)

So, this is just my personal opinion, but

sending your child to nursery school is
not something to be "pitied" at all!

I think you won't understand this until you actually leave them there, and well, I suppose it depends on the mother, but

I was truly a parent who was shouting"VIVA! Nursery school! Thank you, teachers!"in my heart.

I hope your nursery schools are also good, reliable ones.

Of course, it is up to each individual mother whether she chooses not to put her child in nursery school yet because she wants to stay with her young child all the time,

and the idea of "not working yet" is a personal choice, and I think that is fine too.
As long as it is based on your own values.

As long as it is based on your own values.

I believe that parents should not justify their actions by blaming the child's feelings, saying it is because that is what the child wants.

After all, no one really knows how a baby truly feels, do they?
And it is certainly not for others to interfere in someone else's family life.

And it is certainly not for others to interfere in someone else's family life.
And it is certainly not for others to interfere in someone else's family life.

So everyone,enjoy your nursery school life!!

I also wrote this article. Before returning to work.

Click here for stories about the "terrible twos."

Speaking of nursery school for infants, the teachers change their clothes and diapers constantly.
I used to think in my heart, "You don't have to change them this often!!" Sorry, teachers.

So, for those whose nursery schools don't have a diaper subscription service, click here.
It is essential. Just keep clicking away mindlessly!!

For children's clothes, use name stickers that can be applied to clothing tags!

Since children's clothes will grow out of size anyway, go ahead and use the washer-dryer!!
I can't tell you how many times the dryer has saved me...