Question
My child cries severely when dropped off at school on the first day of first grade. Is this normal? How should I deal with it?
Answer
This situation may be due to separation anxiety in the child. They may be more dependent on their parents, which is related to excessive protection and pampering by the parents. Additionally, the learning and living requirements in kindergarten and primary school are different, causing the child to need time to adapt. Kindergarten assignments are relatively easy, while primary school requirements are higher. To make the child enjoy school, the school environment should be more attractive than home, and teachers and classmates should make the child feel welcome. When children feel happy at school and develop an interest in learning, they will naturally be more willing to go to school. Thank you! I’m happy to help with any parenting questions or others. What else would you like to know?