I have a 4yo girl who cries most days when mom drops off. She has a 16 month old brother who come in happy and waves goodbye to mom each day. Mom was off yesterday and today, but still brought kids both days. Yesterday and today, 4yo cried even more at drop offs telling mom she wants to stay home with her. Mom has checked in each day about 30 minutes after drop off wondering how she is doing because she knows she left her here screaming and crying. Usually it takes DCG all through breakfast to settle down. As well as multiple times a day, she will just start crying and I can't get her to tell me what is wrong.
Even if mom is not telling DCG she is not working, I think kids get to a certain age where they just recognize that a parent isn't going to work on a particular day. (Not wearing work clothes, didn't pack a lunch, didn't bring work materials in the car, etc.) I can't help but feel bad for the child wanting to stay home and be in the comfort of their own home to spend the day with their parent! Mom has joked in the past she needs the days off to herself to stay "sane". I know it shouldn't bother me since I am still getting paid, but it is just hard to watch a child struggle so much who just wants to spend time with mom.
Even if mom is not telling DCG she is not working, I think kids get to a certain age where they just recognize that a parent isn't going to work on a particular day. (Not wearing work clothes, didn't pack a lunch, didn't bring work materials in the car, etc.) I can't help but feel bad for the child wanting to stay home and be in the comfort of their own home to spend the day with their parent! Mom has joked in the past she needs the days off to herself to stay "sane". I know it shouldn't bother me since I am still getting paid, but it is just hard to watch a child struggle so much who just wants to spend time with mom.
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