tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25806401.post115713723657435856..comments2024-02-16T11:15:19.089+01:00Comments on living in a second language: La RentréeNicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13306228378745291912noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25806401.post-1157409900834742382006-09-05T00:45:00.000+02:002006-09-05T00:45:00.000+02:00Zeb - you phrased it perfectly "it is what it is"Zeb - you phrased it perfectly "it is what it is"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25806401.post-1157370148558326142006-09-04T13:42:00.000+02:002006-09-04T13:42:00.000+02:00Beth- it is the same here. Most schools here have ...Beth- it is the same here. Most schools here have gone to all day Kindergarten. I guess so families both parents work. In the long run I am not sure if it is better but like a lot of things these days- it is what it is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25806401.post-1157323927822537422006-09-04T00:52:00.000+02:002006-09-04T00:52:00.000+02:00In my town everyone goes to preschool - in fact mo...In my town everyone goes to preschool - in fact most of the preschools have a waiting list. I'm not saying that I agree or disagree with the pre k thing, but if I don't send my oldest off soon, she won't have any playdates because they will all be in school.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25806401.post-1157298333707293872006-09-03T17:45:00.000+02:002006-09-03T17:45:00.000+02:00I look forward to hearing more about your children...I look forward to hearing more about your children's adventures in the French school system! Would you say that they're completely bilingual?Sarah @ Baby Bilingualhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13907207816628137938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25806401.post-1157296278695331362006-09-03T17:11:00.000+02:002006-09-03T17:11:00.000+02:00La Maternelle? Some form of mother? But not real...La Maternelle? Some form of mother? But not really mother? Is that the gist of it? <BR/><BR/>I am pissed off.Otiliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06138636298712780215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25806401.post-1157212556467564182006-09-02T17:55:00.000+02:002006-09-02T17:55:00.000+02:00I must respectfully take exception with Zeb's cont...I must respectfully take exception with Zeb's contention that kids who don't go to preschool suffer academically. I didn't buy the "they need socialization, how will they ever be prepared for Kindergarten" line either. And The Child was more than ready for K when it came around. Of course, in my situation, everyone didn't go. She still had friends around and we could have playdates and go to the museum and all that sort of stuff so she wasn't really missing a lick. It would be different if all the other kids were in school, too.<BR/><BR/>And I'm not sure one ever gets completely used to sending the kids off. I don't cry every first day of school anymore, so there's that. But every year there is a certain odd feeling and even a smidge of melancholy about the fact that she is old enough for whatever grade she's entereing. I mean, 7th grade? How the hell did that happen?Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15130321823549477784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25806401.post-1157210354218145922006-09-02T17:19:00.000+02:002006-09-02T17:19:00.000+02:00I agree with Zeb - it's just hard when it's your b...I agree with Zeb - it's just hard when it's your baby going off to school! He'll be fine and he'll have lots of fun. It's always harder on the mommys - the reality that your baby is actually growing up. <BR/>Good luck with your new job.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25806401.post-1157196702356931182006-09-02T13:31:00.000+02:002006-09-02T13:31:00.000+02:00The boys will be fine. In today's world pre-school...The boys will be fine. In today's world pre-school is a must. Kids who never go generally end up way behind to start real school. For boy 2 the day to day interaction with other kids is just what he needs. It is not like when we were kids and you went out and played with kids all day long.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25806401.post-1157179961653324572006-09-02T08:52:00.000+02:002006-09-02T08:52:00.000+02:00Beth - I didn't hold up too well, but I did wait u...Beth - I didn't hold up too well, but I did wait until I was outside! Unfortunately, I don't really have a choice, we have to make this work since I start work in a week...Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13306228378745291912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25806401.post-1157138138966191362006-09-01T21:15:00.000+02:002006-09-01T21:15:00.000+02:00The name sure is pretty! Good luck - how did you ...The name sure is pretty! Good luck - how did you hold up sending your baby to school. My oldest will be going to school soon and I'm not too sure how I will handle it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com