My Son Is So Upset When I Leave Him.

Separation Anxiety does get better and eventually he will go so willingly, then you will feel lost. It is a very good thing that you are taking time out for yourself to uplift you spiritually and emotionally. It is important that you tend to your needs as well and it is not like you are leaving him to go away on a vacation. This is a good thing that you are doing, you will see the fruit. Just keep strong-he will be okay and he will adjust and you will both become stronger in more ways then one.
Sorry I do not agree with CB.
I do also though agree with Bridgett, if you notice he cries and reacts more with a person in particular then you have the right to question or just look in when no one sees you. Some kids just want mom/dad there all the time. If it is a wimper cry, then he is okay. You know your childs cry more than anyone My kids are between the ages of 11 and 14, and they still prefer mom to be home then dad or anyone else. They are just used to my system - Nobody likes changes as adults, teenagers, children, toddlers and infants. We just handle it all differently. Everything will work out- it is just a change that everyone needs to learn to adapt, yes even infants and toddlers. Sometimes by giving in is allowing the other to manipulate the situation (infant to adult) Just use sound judgement and good sound motherly instincts regarding your child

As a mom this is totally your decision. My opinion....as long as when you leave him he is fine continue to go to your Bible Study. You are mommie and he is just having separation anxiety. Almost every child goes through it in life and it is normal. You plan on putting him in school I am assuming so when the time comes will you pull him out of school because he cries. I am sure you will see other kids crying. Don't worry it is still more of things to come in their little growing stages. As for him growing out of it. It may happen tomorrow or it may happen when he is in 4th grade or even college. ;) Good luck

I understand you dont wanna miss bible study but have you thought about going one day and staying with him in the childcare area ..just to show him everything is ok being there and let him know when you leave you always come back and there nothing to be afraid of ....or going a little early and when he's playing or feeling comfortable ..sneeking out of there for your bible study ...just a few options hope they help

Is there any way that your husband can watch your son while you're at Bible Study? He's obviously too young to be left without either mommy or daddy. It may "get better" with time, but that's because children are adaptable. Doesn't mean it's a good thing.

It may get easier, but probably not soon. At this point, two hours is an eternity to him. He doesn't need the stress it causes at this young age. I don't think God would mind if you skipped class for a bit and sutdy at home for awhile while you take care of one his creations! Use that time to get a children's bible and start leading him spiritually.

Not sure if this will help you feel any better, but my 1 year old son will cry even if I leave him with my mom. The other day I left him sleeping, when he awoke he started crying and did not stop til I arrived 30 minutes later. Sounds like baby enjoys every single minute with mommy and prefers no other.

It does get easier. My kids screamed when I left them and them eventually screamed at drop off and screamed when I picked them up because they didn't want to leave. That continued a few months then everything was fine.

Watch his behavior to be sure he is being taken care of.
If he is being left with more than 1 person, that is not so consistent. It's best that he is only left with the same person every time, especially at his young age.

As long as he stops within minutes of you leaving, he's fine.

Does he act like this any time you leave him or is it just when you go to bible study? Maybe there is a specific person or activity at the bible study daycare that he doesn't like? I guess I'd gaige if he freaks out whenever you leave him w/ anyone or if it's just when you leave him at bible study?? If he only freaks out when you leave him at bible study, I wouldn't leave him there. Something is wrong to him. If he always freaks out when you leave him that is a different story. My daughter has had pretty severe separation/stranger anxiety since she was about 9 months old (she's 19 months old now). I've never left her in a daycare type situation but when I leave her at home w/ my hubby or an occasional friend/babysitter I just be sure I tell her good-bye and give her a kiss & leave. I've read that you shouldn't sneak out cause it can make the childs anxiety worse. I will say that recently she has started to improve. I'm told that when I leave she cries for a very short period of time (it used to be a lot worse). She still has days where when I leave she won't interact w/ the person watching her but she's not freaking out. Good luck, I know this is a tough situation to deal with.