Separating twins at school

Separating twins at school

by FRANCISCO D'ALESSANDRO
(Valencia, Venezuela)

I have twin baby girls that are 23 months old and they are just starting in kinder-school. The teachers are putting them in separate rooms and I am concerned this method makes them suffer (they usually cry and ask for each other) since they have been together all of their life. Could you give me some professional advise regarding this matter? Thank you.

Francisco D'Alessandro

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Sep 23, 2009
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teacher's point of view
by: Anonymous

I suggest, being an elementary school teacher and twin mom, that you separate them, in the long run it will help them socialize with other kids and not rely so much on each other. Just some food for thought. If it is not working now, be sure to do it in a few years, It will help them in the long run.

Sep 21, 2009
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Separate them when older
by: Anonymous

I am a twin and my mom separate my brother and I when we started middle school. My mom realized that my brother was not being responsible. He never knew what the homework was or what time the class started. Besides if you asked him anything he would tell you to ask me. So, my mom decided that it was time to go separate ways to make him aware.

Sep 19, 2009
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What are you comfortable with?
by: Shelly Cunningham

I have noticed that schools tend to separate twins, just as a rule. But I believe that you, as their parent, have the final say on their placement.
I think separating them at such a young age would be hard on them. Especially if up until now they have always been together 24/7. I plan on having my boys together in preschool & kindergarten, and then for first grade let them decide if they want to be together or not.
Stand up for what you feel your kids need.

Sep 19, 2009
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