A parent taking a preschool child to school on the first day asks the nurse, "What do I do if my child wants me to stay?" What is an appropriate response by the nurse?
a. "It is better if you do not stay."
b. "It is best to stay and participate in the activities."
c. "It is OK to stay part of the first day, but be inconspicuous."
d. "It would be better to have a good friend take your child to class the first day."
ANS: C
On the first day of preschool, in some instances, it is helpful for parents to remain for at least part of the first day until the child is comfortable. If parents stay, they should be available to the child but inconspicuous. It would not be appropriate not to stay, to have someone else take the child to school, or to stay and participate in activities.
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