My girl is 19 months, should i send her to nursery?

[wnyw]

My youngest daughter is 19 months and she's very active. different from the 1st one. She learns very fast. She can sing children rhymes all by herself. My friends suggested for her to go to a montessori school.

My first one didn't go to school till she's bout 3-4 yrs old.

which school would you recommend? any special program?

[sim1310]

Studies show that children should be with their parent at home for the first 3 years of their lives.

[siskaloh]

I sent my youngest daughter to playgroup in our club house condo when she was 18 months.

While my eldest girl joined playgroup when she was 3yo only because we had maid to watch her when I went to work.

If I hv to compare both of the girls, my youngest girl are more easy going and very confident with herself.

[jolonicc]

keep her home. kids like to be with mama.

[QRM]

keep her home. kids like to be with mama.

Very true. Unless you are working, spend the time with your kid, the first few years is very important for their development, I have been with mine for 3 1/2 years and its been a real joy, I take her to Gymboree etc for 40 mins twice a week, so she used to other kids. otherwise its playing on beach, zoo trips, jungle treks etc

Before you know it they will be 18 and want to leave home, enjoy and cherish the time now, you rarely get a second chance.

While my eldest girl joined playgroup when she was 3yo only because we had maid to watch her when I went to work.

If I hv to compare both of the girls, my youngest girl are more easy going and very confident with herself.

No disprespect to maids, but when you see what they do once the parent leave for work, Not abuse, but just plonk the kids in front of the TV and they get on with the chores or yab on the phone, the "love"and attention from a maid cant be equalled to that of a parent.

[Thaiclan]

The first 5 years are the most important in a childs development. If a loving mama, daddy or close relative is able then without doubt (ALL studies indicate the same) young children should stay at home. The sense of security, love, safe exploration, bonding etc gives them far more confidence in building future social relationships. Unique one to one care is something most people can't afford, and even if they could there still would be no better person than a mum/dad/relative.
It's hard in Asia where people shunt their 2 and 3 year olds into a nursery or day care and then beam when the child recites their abc, or 123 like a robot, or shows a picture they drew that was just within the guidelines of what the teacher wanted rather than how a 2 or 3 year old would really use paints/crayons/pencils.

[wnyw]

I work full time.. i have tried to come back early to spend more time with her esp weekends... i am thankful that i manage to get a good maid who love children. So far she's been good to mine...

It is my dream to spend more time at home with them. And I totally agree that during this time it's so important to be with them to help them develop esp in their character building.

[gonzales]

As you've mentioned that you work full time , I would say a definite yes to sending her to a nursery, where she will receive stimulus & learn socialising with other children.

definetly send her,even for a fwe hours 2 or 3 days a week. she'll benefit as compared to staying at home with Aunty