My husband has been enjoying reading over my shoulder since we first found this subreddit. We marvel in horror at some of your stories.

He sent a screenshot to me of a friend from school (I won't say which level to keep it secret, keep it safe) and something she wrote on facebook about her sons. I'll transcribe it here for your enjoyment. It was like a little "ding ding warning, this could go sideways!!" Only things in brackets [ ] are my changes (for clarity)

I think he will like [school], I just want my boys to be home with me as long as possible to reinforce the "mom bond" they have with me. I want my boys to grow up and treat the woman in their lives like they treat me and studies suggest the stronger that bond the better they will be at that.

Studies also suggest that boys who don't go to preschool vs. those that do, have no greater social or academic achievements when tested in second grade. And there are other studies that suggest that those extra years at home with mom strengthen that bond I want them to have.

That being said [Older Child] is struggling with me and the alphabet and sitting down long enough to do work. We considered bringin a tutor in instead, but this program tipped the scales a little bit because it's such a great program. I'm hoping 3 half days will be enough so I can supplement at home.

My only issue now is that [Younger boy] wants to go... no way...lol

So... she's sending her kid to preschool even though she's is opposed because she's worried it will weaken her 'bond'. And even though her younger child is old enough to express a desire to go (and is old enough, I believe) she won't let him because of "Momma Bond"^TM