4 year old daughterby Jennie
My daughter is 4 years old and since she was born has always been very shy. She started pre-school last year and every day she has cried going to class. Once she is in class her teacher tells me she is fine and plays with the other kids. It is just getting her through the door. I thought this would pass with time. However, she is now in her second year of pre-K and she is still crying. But again, she is fine once she is in class. I thought this was typical separation anxiety, but does it go on this long? My husband and I have done everything to reassure her that we would never leave her anywhere and she knows her routine. He drops her off at the sitter in the morning (she cries when he leaves) and my sitter takes her to school (once again she cries) It does not matter who takes her to school. Also, her grandmother who she adores, took her to see a play this Christmas and she cried again. I just don't understand. She was with someone she was familiar with and we talked about how much fun she was going to have. I don't know if it is the fear of the unknown. Another example, we recently attended a friends birthday party at a gym where the kids all did gymnastics. She did not want to participate. Again, the only person she knew there was her sister and I and I could not coax her to go play. If you can give me any ideas to help this situation. I am at a loss.
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