Some are wonderful, and some I would never place my child in. Murphy, who teaches kindergarten at Rainwater Elementary in Carrollton, says there are kids with behavioral problems who have not been in child care. By the end of the second week of school, all things behavioral are close to equal in the classroom. I can usually line them up the first day by day care or who's been at home with Mom. Sure, there are some behavioral adjustments.
Some kids have to be disciplined and have to learn the rules.
They certainly are more social and outgoing. The kids with outward behavioral needs are easier to begin work with, Murphy says. The kids who show no emotion concern me more. They initially showed little aggression. We're getting better at addressing those needs, and schools seem to be adding more training since Columbine.