We had a small birthday celebration at my daughter's playschool last week, it was both amusing and chaotic. There were about 27 of these little munchkins and about 4-5 teachers.
One boy known as one of the naughtiest one in class was trying to spit into the birthday cake! He was also hitting the faces of other kids as they were crowding around the birthday cake.
I understand from the caregivers from the playschool that he is there for very long hours, probably 12 hours a day. I can imagine it must be hard for him and his parents. Children who do not get enough love and attention often act out in ways like these so that they can obtain the attention they are seeking. I am sure the caregivers at the playschool are doing their best, but essentially children need the attention of their parents. In our fast paced society, often times parents find themselves working long hours just to make ends meet.
I believe that the foundation of early influence of life begins at home, as much as children these days may spend long hours in school, the biggest influence should still come from the home. For this is where children should feel safest, protected and loved unconditionally.
Fortunately, my daughter had a great birthday despite attempts by a little boy to spit on her pink cake. She is at an age where she is absorbing everything around her like a sponge. Things that were said a year ago, remains in her subconscious mind and today with an ability to communicate more effectively, she is repeating what she heard from many months ago.
Now I can't help but think about that little boy and wonder what kinds of subconscious programming he has in his mind.