About 1-2 months ago, I had stumbled upon an internet German community forum in which a mother who wanted to enroll her children in this school had asked people on the internet to give their views or experiences on the school and a handful of people who responded had replied in negative or as bad as negative way. I dived in and advised the mother to consider vital issues like her proximity to the school venue, facilities, safety measures etc and to go in person and do a tour of the place and see if that pleased her and her children rather than asking for people's opinion which can vary from person to person and so would be hardly reliable.
A month or so later a new child was admitted in my group and I successfully conjectured that he was the same mother's child. ( Her name, last name and place of residence could be made out in a veiled way in her username.)
As is usual with me, the child took to me and Cl soon and adjusted very well wihin a very short time and I love to see how the tiny two year old smiles back at me and displays interest in listening to the songs I sing or activities I do with him. He is also extremely fascinated with Mk and loves to be with him even though he is not his teacher.
On my way back home I often meet his mother and tell her how he was progressing although I know talking on streets is not a good idea.
Well, two days ago, I happily discovered that she has posted a long, detailed and a very happy, satisfied post on her experience with this school in reply to someone else's post who ranted badly about the same.
What is remarkable is that her experience is based on only three teachers, myself, Cl and Mk. because the child does not come in contact with the other teachers at all.
Another new child was admitted in Ad's class who cried a lot and his mama came to be with him the entire school day for 2 days. Then Ad told the parent that she cannot be allowed to stay for more as it makes the transition for the child even more difficult. The mother took offence and has quit the school. She has also sent a hate mail to As telling her that Mym is very harsh and strict with the children.
Another example of how teachers fail to convey their message without offending and how more and more parents whether new or old feel badly treated with the school management and the staff. Technically, a parent is allowed to stay with the child for a week. However, we prefer that the lesser they stay the better because the child quickly learns that he has to stay here without his mama rather than keep expecting or keep crying in expectation that his mama can be with him here.
However, As's reason for not wanting the parents to stay longer is altogether another. She doesn't want the parents to watch the teachers and the rest of the school activities from such close quarters. She feels restricted, hindered, watched, judged and therefore unpleasant.
A month or so later a new child was admitted in my group and I successfully conjectured that he was the same mother's child. ( Her name, last name and place of residence could be made out in a veiled way in her username.)
As is usual with me, the child took to me and Cl soon and adjusted very well wihin a very short time and I love to see how the tiny two year old smiles back at me and displays interest in listening to the songs I sing or activities I do with him. He is also extremely fascinated with Mk and loves to be with him even though he is not his teacher.
On my way back home I often meet his mother and tell her how he was progressing although I know talking on streets is not a good idea.
Well, two days ago, I happily discovered that she has posted a long, detailed and a very happy, satisfied post on her experience with this school in reply to someone else's post who ranted badly about the same.
What is remarkable is that her experience is based on only three teachers, myself, Cl and Mk. because the child does not come in contact with the other teachers at all.
Another new child was admitted in Ad's class who cried a lot and his mama came to be with him the entire school day for 2 days. Then Ad told the parent that she cannot be allowed to stay for more as it makes the transition for the child even more difficult. The mother took offence and has quit the school. She has also sent a hate mail to As telling her that Mym is very harsh and strict with the children.
Another example of how teachers fail to convey their message without offending and how more and more parents whether new or old feel badly treated with the school management and the staff. Technically, a parent is allowed to stay with the child for a week. However, we prefer that the lesser they stay the better because the child quickly learns that he has to stay here without his mama rather than keep expecting or keep crying in expectation that his mama can be with him here.
However, As's reason for not wanting the parents to stay longer is altogether another. She doesn't want the parents to watch the teachers and the rest of the school activities from such close quarters. She feels restricted, hindered, watched, judged and therefore unpleasant.
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