Piglet48 Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Hi I have always been told not to make young children sit cross legged on the carpet,as children’s development is unique to all and this could cause problems. I have just started at a new Nursery and the Teacher physically manhandles their legs to a cross legged position. I feel very uncomfortable with this because of what I have been told over the years. Does anyone have any thoughts on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 I was always of the understanding that little boys cannot comfortably do this until a lot older, something to do with the hamstrings! Regardless if that is right or not I personally think that this is very out of order. Surely to be able to concentrate, children need to be comfortable. I would question this practice, as long as a child is able to sit for a short while and listen why does it matter which position they are in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finleysmaid Posted February 4, 2020 Share Posted February 4, 2020 we currently have two little ones who have to sit on chairs if i want them to concentrate for story as they are unable to 'hold' themselves on the floor . I agree with Zigzag in preschool (and actually i would say for the whole eyfs) it's not appropriate to force them to do this....what does she want them to do ? listen or sit ??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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