No, you are not wrong. I'm sorry he's giving you a hard time. Nothing cuts to the core of us as much as someone attacking our professionalism. He is aware, isn't he, that you're not a 'teacher'? Dear doG, let the child play! I'm of the same mind as you by the sounds of it and it's right in my website in my philosophy. Children do most of their learning outside of circle time, in their day to day activities and especially through play. I'm certainly not going to cram academics down their throats. I think what you're doing is fine. The children will have plenty of time to 'sit down and learn' at school.
I think you're right to let him go. I'm sorry you had to let that money go from Christmas....bugger! He'll never appreciate that. I'm with you.....find a new client....one who understands, appreciates and agrees with your philosophy. It's a shame, because I'm betting you like the child just fine, but that's who'll pay the price in the end.

































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