Some parents believe that children should attend school unless they are dying or have an extremely contagious disease.
However, some people believe that there are legitimate reasons other than illness for a child to be excused from class. Just like adults, sometimes you just need a day off to recover.
One mother argued that stress was a perfectly acceptable reason for children to miss school.
“It’s okay to take off work on days you don’t want to go.” mother he pointed out. Why shouldn’t we extend the same grace to our children?
Some parents are so insistent on sending their children to school that they fake illness just to get permission to miss school.
“Kids feel stressed. I don’t always know how to explain it to you, but they show it to you in different ways,” the woman said. She urged parents to work on their listening skills and truly listen to their children.
“If a child starts to stress that they really don’t want to go to school, they can feel stressed by their teachers and peers,” she added. “Stop telling these kids to go over there and be tough. Stop telling these babies to learn how to throw their backs.”
Just like adults, kids can get overwhelmed with life and need to request a time-out from time to time.
The woman begged parents to give her children the rest they needed.
No matter what grade your child is in, school is not easy. Between waking up super early, sitting in classrooms all day, sports, clubs, part-time jobs, and homework, it’s no wonder school-age kids feel stressed.
Most youth experts agree that stress and anxiety are valid reasons for skipping school for the day.
“School is tough and unforgiving. Sometimes you need a break to correct your thinking.” Kristy Kane, Ph.D., LLC I wrote it in a blog post. “If you or your child think they would benefit from a day off, why not take a day off? Just make sure they catch up on the work they missed.”
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This does not mean that students should make a habit of skipping school.
Just because your child is stressed every day doesn’t mean they can miss school every day. Therefore, if they are truly struggling with their mental health, Dr. Kane recommends that parents ask them for help.
You can also let your school know about your situation so that you can receive on-campus counseling.
Still, it doesn’t hurt to take a breather once in a while.
If you forget something like band practice or a math quiz, the world continues to spin, just as it would if you missed work.
So if your child wants time off even though they’re not sick, consider accepting that. By giving your child a few personal days each year, you can make it a memorable tradition if you wish.
If possible, take time off from work yourself to enjoy some one-on-one time with your child.
Megan Quinn is a writer for YourTango, covering entertainment and news, self, love and relationships.
