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Originally Posted by Sliver
Dang, that's harsh. I let my kids skip school once in a while. Sometimes a really neat social opportunity or interesting extracurricular can come up and if their grades are fine they can get a lot more out of missing a day versus just robotically going in. Hell, I've taken my kids out of school for epic powder days...those usually come around once or twice a year. Both graduated and are in university now, so they're doing fine.
Just noting that being militant about attendance isn't always the best. It's also okay to let them know they aren't owned by an institution.
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I agree with Sliver here, I wish I could swing that but unfortunately I am the principal at my kids school. May look fishy if the whole family is away at the same time
That being said, I fully support parents taking their kids out for a mental health day, I just always hope it is a day spent well. Sounds like you always have a great reason and an epic powder day would be at the top of the list. I also like that you had the caveat of good grades, they don't have to be perfect, but good, I appreciate that. Good on ya.