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[quote=Anonymous]I have kids in college and one still at home - All of the above anxiety issues could very well be true.   But I think the posters are probably overthinking.  It's more likely that your kid would rather stay home in her warm bed than go to school. And who wouldn't?  She may very well have a stomach ache or a sore throat.  If I stop and think about it, I can find something that hurts pretty much all the time.  My nose is all stuffed up right now.

Tell her you are sorry she doesn't feel her best (I wouldn't use the word "sick").  And send her to school.  Remind her that life goes on even when we aren't feeling 100%.   Trust that if she truly gets sick at school,  you'll get a phone call.  If she is throwing up, has diarrhea, or is running a fever she stays home.  Otherwise, off she goes with a kiss and a cheerful "have a great day"!

I'll add with a girl, when she gets older be sensitive to period pain and heavy flow.  In my mind, that really can be a reason to stay at home.[/quote]

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