When can kids miss school
November 10th, 2009 | 
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In deciding when they get to stay home I think each parent differs. I am relatively relaxed about it in that I do let them miss an occasional day of school. When would I let them skip? The obvious is if they feel ill, less obvious would be when something fun or interesting is happening or on those days when they really, really don’t want to go (which is not often) – they are after all only in preschool at this stage and I see no reason to already make school going a forced chore rather than a fun choice. I will admit that some days I insist they go to school as I know once they are there they have fun. It is just the drop and release that is an issue (I hate days like that). We will re-evaluate this approach when formal schooling starts but I think I will still be occasionally flexible on this. I have never regarded a perfect attendance record as being the ultimate. I see little value in it as I don’t think it shapes the child as a more responsible individual and children can also learn valuable lessons out of the school setting.
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The obvious time is when Baby is sick. I also allow her an occasional duvet day, when the 2 of us can just hang out.
I totally agree. Although routine is a good mentor, there is still a life to live and we shouldn’t get to ridged, especially if they’re in pre-school. That being said, we shouldn’t allow them too much freedom either as it does seem more difficult to get them back in the swing of things if they don’t attend school often. I love surprising my daughter with a day-off now and then – we go to the beach or do something fun we don’t always get to do.