Doing time in daycare
I just worked my first -- and my last -- two days at a preschool. I learned a lot but most importantly, I learned that I cannot work with so many little ones. I'm too old and arthritic to do even the fun stuff. I also learned a lot about early childhood education that I was unaware of before. One thing I learned is that the caregivers who work in the business are knowledgeable about raising kids. They do a good job socializing them and helping them learn to clean after themselves, use the bathroom, etc. We tend to think of preschool that way. The teachers are parental figures. I held hands and walked with several sweet souls during afternoon playtime, and I was sad to sense anxiety in so many. Some craved my sole attention, asking question after question, grabbing my hand like it was a lifeline. Some followed me everywhere. Some cried if I came near or even looked at them. I felt powerless to help them, feeling like I could use the help of a counselor. We are paying attention t