How do I stop freaking out..?
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| Wed, 04-26-2006 - 11:56am |
So tomorrow is bring your child to work day and my DH has decided to bring our 10 yo to work with him.It's the first year we have had a child old enough to participate and both he and my DD are thrilled they can join in on the fun.I however am freaking out about it!My DH works at a factory and he has told me that they have all kinds of fun things planned for the kids while their parents are working but basically my DD will only be with my DH about 4 hours of a 12 hour shift and then she will be left with someone I don't know!DH says that their will be 1 adult for each 2 children and the kids will be getting tours of the factory (which by the way I'm not even allowed in)doing crafts,watch movies,eat pizza etc.They will also be taken to a safety room to watch their parents work but will not have the chance to be with their parents since they will be busy working in a restricted area.I have major trust issues with people I don't know having my kid all day.I know this sounds petty but I can't help but be worried.On the plus side a boy in my DD's class at school will also be there with his mom so my DD won't be among all strangers but still only knowing one person out of God knows how many doesn't seem to be much comfort.I've been trying so hard to grin and bear it so my DD doesn't catch on that I really don't want her to go.I don't want to ruin their day together KWIM? I need to be calmed down before tomorrow so I can focus on my other 3 children and not just what my oldest is doing and if she's alright..someone please tell me everything will be fine and I'm just overreacting..
~Heather


Everything will be fine and you're overreacting!!!!!
But seriously, I know how you feel. We're very protective of our kids. Dd would love to participate in sleepovers, most of her friends do, but we don't allow it. So from that perspective, I understand.
But 10 strikes me as a good age to do this, and it's GREAT that she gets to do this special thing with her dad. So many kids don't get the chance to go with their parents to work, (my daughter, included) and I think it's especially great that your dh's employer not only allows it but encourages it to the point of this extensive planning. I think you're doing the right thing by grinning and bearing it. I'm sure it will be worth it.
Erin