School Days II

Schools in China are very structured even at the tender age of two.

Buchela is having to learn and he doesn't like it. More times than not, he cries when he arrives at his class room or refuses to enter.

Someone has been going with him to school every single day. Sometimes I went, other days his aunt or my cousin went with him. Either way, I was always there to drop him off and pick him up.

Soon, he would have to go on his own.

I told the teachers not to be bothered if he is not paying attention to somethings because I don't feel like he is ready to undertake academic work by Chinese standards.

I don't want him to.

I just need for him to have a place where he can play and socialize while I work. Since his playgroup is fast shrinking, school is the only option.

Over the past few weeks, he has learned a lot about the institution of school. He is still not very fond of it.

But he has made friends and he participates in activities.

Schools in China serve food and drinks. Here the teacher is giving the kids Mung Bean water... apparently good for the health during hot weather (so I have been told).

It is served warm so Buchela thinks he is drinking tea like his Mama.

Here they are lining up to go to the big play room.

For snacks they serve a cookie and a piece of fruit.

There goes my sugar free child:)

Lunches consist of three different components. Rice, meat (some sort of protein), and vegetables.

Balanced.



So far, the only things Buchela loves about school are the food and the big play room.



His participation in class activities is low.

As you can see, his little report pouch is empty while everyone else's has stuff in it.

And I don't care.

I don't want anyone pressuring my kid to perform at this age.