Twins, Triplets & More Support Group

My twin girls started pre-school and were in the same class without any problems, I have heard that some schools prefer to seperate twins because they believe it is more beneficial for them , I totally disagree at the beginning stages of school, firstly it is hard enough that they are seperated from you for the first time and then from each other . My girls started a regular public school this year entering Kindergarten and they actually asked me what I preferred, I chose to keep them together for the first year especially as it was a new school, new friends and teachers and I knew that it would be better to keep them together, I may eventually seperate them next year but I will just wait and see, the reason why some parents and school feel it is better to seperate twins is for the social aspect, my girls have never had trouble making friends and playing with other children but they have always felt comforted having one another close by. I would stand my ground with this school because bottom line is they cannot force you to seperate them, they have their opinions and you know what is best for your children. My girls are happy being in the same class and they are well behaved and thriving in their school work. I will never allow anybody to tell me what they think is best for my children, I know them better than anybody and their happiness is my main concern. Good luck with this school, I hope it all works out for you, a child's first experience with school will leave a lasting impression and you want to make sure that this new transition is a pleasant and happy one for them.

I agree with Lilly, as I usually do...LOL...my twins are in the same class and the school gave me a choice..Im sorry sister, but...LOL...your the mother, you know best...You want your kids together...demand it...or find another school. I didnt think that it was appropriate for all of the reasons that lilly said...first time away from me, first time in school. Go with you gut, girl. If its Not what you want ....DONT DO IT...

Just letting you know I have sent a 40 pages to the school where they will be going explaining why twins should be togeter.I got it form the twin law web site.The girl over the site has help me in a big way.Haven't heard from them yet but a am sending a second letter out Friday.Next step is to go to the school board if she doesn't change her mind.

Bottom line is they cannot do this, it is your right as a parent and a citizen to demand your rights be respected, in the end it is the school that recieves government funding for each child's daily attendance so they should be grateful that you are sending two children at the same time to their school. I wouldn't bother with all this research and sending all this paper work to them, meet directly with the principle and not the board, ultimately it is his decision and a one on one conversation is much more effective than all the paper work that possibly got thrown in the trash. This school has issues that need to be addressed and if they do not comply with your wishes I would be seriously be sending some letters to a higher authority, I just don't have a good feeling about this school and you do want your children and yourself to feel comfortable at this school, if you feel like you have to do battle with them on such a trivial issue god only knows what other policies they have in place.

My twin boys were together in Kindergarten, but this year when they started 1st grade, they are separated...Our school gave us the option. You are not crazy for wanting to keep them together. Stand your ground. It is your right and you know what's best!