#369: Not Sitting Still

The kindergarten teacher looked at the parents and frowned. “Your son just won’t sit still,” she said. “He always wants to move and look at things throughout the room.” The boy’s mom furrowed her brows. “Not to be disrespectful, but why is sitting still an important skill for a five year old?” That boy’s mom was asking an excellent question. While there is a time and place to learn how to focus, not being able to sit still is very developmentally appropriate for a five-year-old. If your son’s educators aren’t giving him any grace to simply be a boy, it may be time to look at alternatives, such as homeschooling or a Montessori school. At the very least, make sure your son gets plenty of outdoor exercise after school. To learn about the 5 critical needs of boys as they grow up,  visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.