Can Little Brother Be Too Attached to His Big Brother?

When I subbed at my dh's school (she's in second grade) for a week, my ds went to school there, too (preschool) for that week. I thought it would be hard on him to not be with her because they sleep, eat, play, etc. together. SHE was the one who cried when it was time to go in from recess and his class was coming out. She had been looking forward to hanging out with him in school. It was so sweet!

I bet your boys will be fine. It might take a day or two, but school is so full of activities that he won't have too much time to lament the missing sibling. Kids also surprise us so much with their independence when we are not around.

I don't think it is possible for kids to be too close. I think it is the greatest blessing a parent can ever hope for. You can go to your grave knowing that they will look after each other. That's what gives me the greatest peace in my heart.

They are just siblings and they like each other and get along. That is great.
The younger one, is normal.
My son is 3, and LOVES his sister. My daughter LOVES her brother.
They are like 2 peas in a pod.
Your younger son will adjust.
It is normal.
Your younger son will be himself and develop just fine... as long as he is allowed to be himself.
Or, get him involved in OTHER activities, his OWN activities... not just as a tag-along-with his brother.
There is no need to change schools for him, just because he likes his older brother.
He is young. He will evolve. See what HIS interests are and talents and nurture that.
Let the older son do his own thing sometimes, not just as a tag-along for his younger brother.

They love each other and that is great. A lot of times the children will work it out unless the grown ups bring negativity into the situation. They will be fighting and arguing soon and then you will be dealing with that.

I agree that it is normal to be this close. He'll adjust. You can help him by sympathizing with him. You can acknowledge that he'll miss his big brother and also say, you'll get used to it. It will be OK.

It's normal and healthy from what you described. He'll adapt to this with lots of comforting from you and the day care staff. I'd alert them if you haven't done this already and ask them to help him through it. At night, talk about these things with him and reassure him.