Is Kindergarten too Difficult for Child?

My daughter started kindergarten in late August. She is the youngest child in her class. At first she seemed to love going to school and bringing home the papers that she did in class to hang on the fridge, but everything seemed to change overnight. About three weeks ago, she started crying and not wanting to go to school in the morning. It is definitely a struggle to get her to school now.
I talked to the teacher, and she says that my daughter even cries in school. I wish I had waited another year to send her. I feel she is intimidated because the other children can write their names and color within the lines. What should I do now? -- Pushy Mom
Answer: School has only been in session for about two months now. Don't panic. You need to talk more with the teacher before doing anything. Find out if your daughter is really significantly behind the other children academically.
The year has only just begun, so your daughter has plenty of time to learn new things. The big question is about her readiness for the academic challenge of this kindergarten. Did the crying start when the work became more difficult? Is she handling most of the work without difficulty?
Ask the teacher if your child needs an additional year of preparation for the kindergarten experience, or if she can easily catch up with the other children. An additional year in a pre-kindergarten class could be right for your child. You don't want your daughter to always feel under pressure to keep up with the other children. School needs to be a happy experience for young children.