Parents need to support their children in this regard, especially during the process of starting school, which is a different process for both the child and the parents.
Due to the fact that school is one of the biggest steps for the healthy development of our children, in this period. attention is required. Because starting school means that the child declares his/her autonomy.
The important first step is to give your child detailed information about the school. It is very important for your child to be with you during the registration period, to visit the school and to love it. After registering together, doing the shopping for the school together, offering options for things to buy, and taking gentle steps towards the school. Apart from all these, it is necessary to inform your child in detail; What kind of environment is the school, how most of your time will be spent at school, how you need to do some school-related practices after school, how your peers will be there too, etc. It is necessary to provide information. It must be reflected to your child with a positive attitude that going to school is valuable. In this way, your child will already be eagerly waiting for the first day of school. Parents can encourage their children by giving examples from their own pleasant school memories.
The impression that the child starting school will give up his play life should not be given; It should not be forgotten that children of play age will receive education through games. Therefore, supporting your children at home in this way will be integral to their education, and they will not see school as a place that takes them away from play.
School should definitely not be used as an element of punishment. For example; 'You've been naughty, you don't listen to me at all, I'll tell your teacher about you.' or 'Aren't you eating this food! OK, then you're going to the right school.' Going to school should not be portrayed as if it were a punishment for the child.
Some children starting school may coincide with having a sibling. It should be stated clearly and understandably that this period is the same for every child of this age, that the age of starting school is determined in advance and that this has nothing to do with the birth of a sibling. Because your child may misunderstand this; that you took him away from home after his brother was born, You may say that you want to see him less because of his decrease, that you love his brother more, etc. can think. It should be noted that adapting to a new place is not an easy process. You need to support your child by saying things that will motivate and strengthen him when he has difficulties.
Your communication with the teacher is also very important at this point; both before and after starting school; Active communication with the teacher is required. If there are serious problems in adapting to school; If there are complaints that disrupt the family's daily routine, such as extreme moodiness, crying, stubbornness, abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, it would be useful to get support from a psychologist. After starting school; Your child's sleep and meal times should be adjusted according to the school. Because a child whose routine is not in order goes to school tired, not sleepy and not rested; The desire to go will decrease over time.
In addition to all these important points, the first thing I would say to the families is; It is necessary to be patient in this process. While it is difficult for even us adults to adapt to a new environment; It is a natural process for your children to need a little more time to adapt to an environment they have never seen for the first time.
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