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My niece just started Kindergarten this year. Every month so far, she has missed at least a day of school to have fun day with mom or because of family vacation time. I know next month, my niece will be missing a week of school because of a family vacation. She's on track, as far as I know with other children her age.
However, I just think it could be sending her the wrong message that education shouldn't be taken seriously. And it could lead to problems further down the road. Growing up, I only missed school if I was actually sick or because of a Dr. appt. My parents never encourage me or my siblings as far as I know to miss school for personal enjoyment. Growing up. my family's vacations were only taken in the Summer.
Of course I don't plan on saying anything. Not my Monkeys. Not my Circus. I do have to wonder though if those type of kids who aren't encouraged to take their education seriously, are they the same group of kids who grow up not wanting to work too hard bc they think Life should be Fun???
Education is important but so are bonding times and family times. And it really depends on what she is doing on her days off. A kids museum or six flags? Is family vacation to the grand canyon or Disney world? There is a difference and the former helps extend the education outside the classroom and the latter sets a bad trend.
I do have to wonder though if those type of kids who aren't encouraged to take their education seriously, are they the same group of kids who grow up not wanting to work too hard bc they think Life should be Fun???
I think that is exactly the type of people these parents are raising.
For somebody who claims not to be involved, you sure have made a lot of posts regarding the way your sibling(s) raise their children.
For the record, my own three missed school fairly often, twice, in fact, for over a month. It made no difference at all in the eventual outcome. Between the 3 there are two masters degrees and a PhD candidate, and all are well employed.
A parent knows if their child can skip a few days and keep up.
We've done that for our kids. Specifically for travel and vacation. However, we didn't do it during kindergarten as I always felt that the social interaction was critical at that age.
It depends, if she is doing well in school and keeping up her assignments I see no problem. A friend’s daughter lived overseas and her son and granddaughter went to visit during school time, she was a good student and the teacher gave Her a homework assignment to write a report on the country she was visiting.
In winter most Wednesdays and all Saturdays were skiing days. We did not suffer academically despite of having a good time.
I bet the teachers loved you.
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