I have a 3 year old son who has been home with me his entire life. We are in the very beginning stages of finding the right school/facility for him to thrive in. I was told a Montessori school would be a great start to his social life....what I'm about to write is for your information only.
We had an appointment with this school. We sat and talked for about an 1hour, while my son explored their environment.
The director, Michael, assured me that this environment would work extra with energetic children. (Which my 3 year old boy happens to be.) By the end of that hour, he gave me all the necessary paperwork needed to enroll him for the summer program and for the following academic year. We were thrilled and excited for our son's new adventure!
A couple days later I received a phone call, by Michael informing me that my son will not be a good fit for their community. When I asked why this is what he said...
Based off of that short 1 hour interview he said, "I just changed my mind" and said that my son is 'too active for them to handle.'
My son was never even given a chance!
By using a method of teaching that allows children to be who they are and for working closely with children to help shape their behavior for the better, they judged my son, me and us as a family way before given a chance to thrive.
Now, I have teacher friends, they informed me it takes little ones 6mos to a year to show improvement in a classroom, especially for those fortunate stay at home kids.
My son had an hour interview then got the boot.
A man, who also works for this family owned school, Trevor, also assured me that they would help us transition him into the social world and helped me get in contact with Michael the director. Trevor seemed so sure, confident and kind after speaking with me on the phone. Which is why I proceeded forward.
We are shocked and are left wondering how people could be that judgemental. We feel as if they took one look at us and said, "Nope!" "They won't belong."
In the 34 years on this planet, I have never met people like this before. They also made me feel like there was something wrong with my son.
Our son is currently being seen by a behavioral therapist and according to her, my son is a normal and healthy 3 year old boy. She said active is good!
In the end, I'm so very pleased that my son is not going to apart of what seems like a very specific kind of cult.
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