by: fuzzyduck - 29-09-04 21:34
birth to threes emphasises the importance of closeness and stable relationships with familuar adults. it really upsets me when managers are like that, a nursery i worked at was the same but how would you feel if all you wanted was a hug and the person you went to turned you away.
by: spannahxxx
I've heard that some nurseies are like this, is this due to the fact that they are worried about abuse cases being bought on their companies? I can't think that the parents are happy to leave thier children in a place, espcially so young, where this kind of affection is not given. Do they realise the extent of your managers boundaries?
Physical Affection - 19-10-04 16:02by: Busybee123
Hi there...I can sympathise with you.....we have quite a few strange ways of doing things here in Ireland ... I work in a Primary school with Juniors and I find there is no harm in letting one or two little ones who are very shy, 'prone to always feel sick'...those that cry easily etc... sit on my lap. I don't think it shows favouritism and other kids don't tend to view it that way. Some kids are more clingy and need more reassuring/hugs/etc...and other kids are naturally confident and outgoing and just don't even seem to notice it really. Good luck - it's a tough world out there....we all need all the support we can get.
Physical Affection - 19-10-04 22:40by: Gibbo
I bet that is really hard children that young, well any age really need a cuddle. When they are upset and need comforting and you are doing your job if youve got the children on your knee cos you are working with the children making the children happy and that is your job. I think you should talk to the manager and explain how you feel and what makes the children happy.
