Play-Learn-Grow-Repeat

From Wednesday Mom – Janelle:
I’m a mother of two energetic boys and the aunt to five more. People always tell me, “Kids will be kids.” I’m used to hearing loud yelling, clanking of simulated battle weapons, wrestling matches, and giving out reminders that someone might get hurt. I understand boys play rough, and that’s just how it’s going to be. I watch my friends’ children play and interact with others and I’m thankful my kids are nowhere near the violence of others.

This week I received the most incident reports I have seen from my boys’ preschool in over 5 years. Poor Tate has been a victim of several accidents at school. He is a tough cookie, but getting your head bonked by the head of a friend, getting your teeth knocked loose, and getting a cut on your lip is a lot for one week. I immediately call his teacher when these accidents happen. Often times it’s hard to tell whether or not a four year old is telling the story accurately. I know Tate is not perfect with his actions or words. The teacher assured me that each episode has been an accident, and Tate is not being the aggressor.

It’s become a daily habit now to remind Tate when I drop him off every morning to be careful and slow down when playing. I don’t’ want him or any other child to get hurt. I know the teachers can’t watch each child every second they are at school, but I’m just hoping the actions of the kids are carefully being observed to avoid any other problems. It’s hard seeing your child come home routinely with cuts, scrapes and tears flooding his little cheeks. The good news is that after a little TLC, Tate is back up and at ‘em like he never got hurt. I guess boys will be boys.