1. They will be less distracted
Shiloh and Zarah together in the same space equals constant fighting or talking. If they are in separate classrooms, they will be forced to pay attention. They are shy when they are apart, and based on how they performed in daycare; they are gentle and kind with the other students. Classrooms come with rules concerning a child disrupting the teacher and the class, and they do not like to be called out, so I can see them staying in line. But if they are together, they will feed off each other, like they have been doing in the online class, and be disruptive. Thank God for the mute option, so the teacher and other students do not hear them.
My twins are in the same class but they don’t sit near each other so it works out well.
I am also open to this, especially if they get the teacher of my choice.
Awweee, they are such a cutie. I love their hair. I am not a parent yet but I do agree with your reasons.
Thank you.
This is such an interesting article! I hope they end up growing and benefiting loads from having different classrooms.
Thank you! We are hoping for that as well.
I had no idea that to separate twins in classes was even a consideration parents had to make. Your girls are adorable.
Thank you. We are considering it based on how the twins distract each other, but I know having them together might be easier.
This really makes sense and I would totally feel the same. Definitely good for them to have independence like this.
Yes, that independence should serve them better in later life.
Your twins are so cute! These are really some great insights. They will learn many things separately for sure, including how to be dependent without each other. Love this article x
Thank you. We are so hopeful at this time. We will know for sure how it will go in September when they start in-person school.
I find that schools here try to split the twins as well unless the parents ask that they are placed together as you say they will have different friends and likes and preference
Yes, and those differences will serve them well in the future. They can be individuals outside of each other.
I think it can work well to separate them. We’ve had the same at our school with twins being in different classes. It can really help them with their personal growth and development. Also, good to have different friends.
100% agreed.
All of the reasons here are so reasonable and true. Thanks for providing the interesting information
Thank you.
I can understand why you want this. Twins need to form their own identity and I think that’s really important. They always will have a bond.
So true, let’s just hope it works.
If I had twins, I would absolutely split them up. It’s important for them to grow as individuals and not be known as just a twin.
Yep, valid points. My exact sentiments.
I completely agree with you. Yes it would be a lot less distracting for them and it would expand their social circles.
Thank you. Fingers crossed that it works out.
Yes I agree with you I think it will be so good for their individual development and sense of identity. Makes complete sense.
Thanks, I am hoping it works.
As a mom of twins, I had my girls separated in Kindergarten and found that is was much more difficult. When they started first grade we kept them together until middle school. It was the best option for us until middle school. They have their own personalities & their own friends. But I do believe, parents of twins need to do what is best for them. You have great points though. Now that my girls are 20 years old, I have no regrets!
Hey Dusty, thanks for weighing in. I am so worried about how they will deal with the separation; that is why I am open to them being in the same kindergarten class but at different tables. Lol, wish me luck.
That’s a great insight. They can learn how to make friends without each other. I never thought of that. I have two daughters, and I thought it was more beneficial to have the in the same school not grade, but then they get distracted, want to find each other, and play or talk, but not learn.
~Michelle
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That sounds exactly like how Shiloh and Zarah would be lolol. I’m hoping they adjust to being apart from each other.
Independence is key and I think it’s a brave yet necessary choice to help them find singular independence to help drive connected dominance ?
Succinct, I could not have said it better myself!
As a Kindergaten teacher , having them separated has done wonders for them . They become so independent. I have seen this mostly with boys and girls twins … not too sure of same sex twins because I never had same sex twins.
This makes me feel good even though you have only dealt with twins of the opposite sex. I am hoping for the same results with mine.
I agree. They need their individual independence.
Yes, they definitely do.
Yes I very much agree with your idea. They definitely don’t look alike & shd really be independent of each other. I love how yure training them, yure doing a great job,! Continue the good work!
Thank you for your feedback. I am hoping it works.
I Love the idea. Let’s see how this works.
Thanks, I am hoping it works.
I agree with your reasons. I have read articles where twins become very dependent on each other into their adult lives which caused depression and other serious characteristics flaws into their lives. Excellent choice.
Thanks Kevin. That dependency can be crippling.