Would you miss 2-3 days of school for vacation?

[Anonymous]

DC just started middle school. We have been trying to take the kids to Universal and it would be much more affordable if we went during an off-season time, like the week before thanksgiving. Would it be a big deal to miss a few days? One part of me says no, DC is a good student and family vacations are important, while the other part is worried about missing days of 6th for vacation.

[Anonymous]

I'd take a trip during school if my children would learn more on the trip.

Universal? No.

But I agree that family time is important and you should do what you want.

[Anonymous]

You're teaching them a bad lesson - cheaper vacation to an amusement park is more important than schooling.
Also, the title says 2-3 days -- there's a difference between 2 days and three days.
Of course, with some of the kids I've seen it really wont make a bit of difference one way or the other.

[Anonymous]

Your child needs to check with all his teachers re:homework. It would be great if he could do the work before you leave (even if he hasn't had the actual lesson, it's not that hard), and then make-up any test he missed after you return.

[Anonymous]

Totally. We are doing it the first week of December. Family time is just as important or more important than school (or job) time. That is the exact lesson I want my kids to learn.

[Anonymous]

I let my kids miss 1 day in the Fall and 1 day in the Spring if they plan something interesting.

Yes. I would miss 2-3 days to spend time as a family especially if that is the only vacation we will have all Fall/Winter/Spring.

It is best the week after Thanksgiving BTW.

People who never let their kids miss school for fun are not teaching kids real life. I miss work for fun all the time. I also realize that sometimes when I get back I am swamped. It teaches kids to manage their work/life balance.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You're teaching them a bad lesson - cheaper vacation to an amusement park is more important than schooling.
Also, the title says 2-3 days -- there's a difference between 2 days and three days.
Of course, with some of the kids I've seen it really wont make a bit of difference one way or the other.

OP - It's not really a question of cheaper vs. more expensive vacation, it's about being able to go now vs. not being able to go until they're too old to enjoy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You're teaching them a bad lesson - cheaper vacation to an amusement park is more important than schooling.
Also, the title says 2-3 days -- there's a difference between 2 days and three days.
Of course, with some of the kids I've seen it really wont make a bit of difference one way or the other.

What are you calling schooling?

If I could afford it, I would take my kids to Harry Potter world in a heartbeat during the school year. They are in middle and elementary school. Now is the time.
My parents and I are hoping to organize a spring-time vacation to tour the canyons. If there are snow days to make up over spring break, we might miss a few days of school. Too bad.
We place the highest possible value on education, and my kids always have top grades. "Schooling" is a different matter.

[Anonymous]

Never let your schooling get in the way of your education.

Education includes: learning how important family time is, learning how much a change of scenery can help your spirit, and learning what you can get away with.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You're teaching them a bad lesson - cheaper vacation to an amusement park is more important than schooling.
Also, the title says 2-3 days -- there's a difference between 2 days and three days.
Of course, with some of the kids I've seen it really wont make a bit of difference one way or the other.

What are you calling schooling?

If I could afford it, I would take my kids to Harry Potter world in a heartbeat during the school year. They are in middle and elementary school. Now is the time.
My parents and I are hoping to organize a spring-time vacation to tour the canyons. If there are snow days to make up over spring break, we might miss a few days of school. Too bad.
We place the highest possible value on education, and my kids always have top grades. "Schooling" is a different matter.

right. during vacation. Many, many vacation days plus summer. Let's make no mistake what OP is saying. Really, I doubt it's going to make much difference.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Never let your schooling get in the way of your education.

Education includes: learning how important family time is, learning how much a change of scenery can help your spirit, and learning what you can get away with.

This is not about "family time." There is plenty of time for that.

[Anonymous]

Elementry School: yes. Middle and High School, workload is too large. No

[Anonymous]

No. There are SO MANY faculty work days and random days off, that you should be able to find a time. If they have a Friday off, plan for them to miss Thursday and book your flight to Florida on Wednesday night. You'll wake up there and be ready to start your day.

[Anonymous]

My 12 year old son is going to Tokyo with my husband in Nov. It's during the week when they have 2 days off (APS), so he will miss three days of school. He knows he has to check his iPad and plan with his teachers before he leaves. It will be a great experience for him and he's an excellent student, so I am sure he will be fine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My 12 year old son is going to Tokyo with my husband in Nov. It's during the week when they have 2 days off (APS), so he will miss three days of school. He knows he has to check his iPad and plan with his teachers before he leaves. It will be a great experience for him and he's an excellent student, so I am sure he will be fine.

well that ain't exactly missing school to go to Universal now is it?