At first I felt like that and didn't want Oskar to go either and now I enjoy his kindy days. He went 1 day a week last year and this year is going 2 days. I enjoy it because boys are so full on and just go go go and it gives me some recharge time. Also, it's wonderful for him.... the things he gets to do Sure he can paint at home, but they do more than that. Where he goes, they also do French and go on trips to the library (which is only next door lol), they have an awesome playground area and wonderful teachers who have so much time to give to the kids but also the parents. Oskar still cries now (which yeah I hate) but he's done in less than 5 mins... his issue is he thinks I take too long to come back... usually it's about 6 hours, so not that long really. It's just the initial mummy is going and he always has such fantastic days there. It's good for his independence and playing with other kids and interacting with all different personalities.

However, do not feel pressured because everyone else is doing it. You can actually visit a centre and even leave them to play an hour or so to see how they seem to like it.