... why oh why, does it have to be taken away???? Just because Daycare said so?
Sorry D., I do not agree with them.
I have my loveys, from when I was a child. It is in a special box. I will give it to my kids as a memento from me, when they are older.
My siblings have their loveys too. Still.
I would say, your Daycare is a bit cold hearted.
IF anything, most Preschools even, let the child keep their lovey in their cubby. My kids' Preschools did that.
NO kid, will go to Kindergarten with it.
They will be mature enough by then, to leave it at home.... where it is special.
DO NOT, just take it away.
It is NORMAL for children to have a lovey.
My kids are 8 and 5 and still go to bed with theirs.
Normal.
I did that too.
Your son is only 3.5 years old.
A child, WILL OUTgrow it, on their own.
It is special to them.
Very special and cherished and a part of childhood memories.
My son calls his stuffed cow his "BEST friend"... who was there for him since he was 6 months old. He LOVES his cow.
And my daughter has like several loveys.
It is all, okay.
They don't carry it around.
Once they hit Kindergarten... it stays home where it is safe.
They know that.