Reply to When your kid isn't feeling well but doesn't have a fever

Forum Index » Elementary School-Aged Kids

Reply to "When your kid isn't feeling well but doesn't have a fever"

Subject:

Emoticons





More smilies

Text Color: Font: Close Marks

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm having a hard time figuring out whether or not to let my DS (9) stay home from school when his allergies are really bothering him. He already gets allergy shots and is on medication but this fall has been very difficult for him (his stuffy nose keeps him up at night) and he wants to stay home. I get that he is uncomfortable but I just can't see the situation resolving very quickly (it's not a cold) so I'd like for him to not miss too much school. How do you deal with these instances?[/quote]

I think in this instance I would work with the school. Let them know he may have more absences since this has been a tough season for him and he is overly tired. Also as the PP said they can get the nurse involved and keep him indoors so his symptoms aren't exacerbated.

I would also give him one "mental health day" a semester where he can choose to stay home if he wishes. Just one. My parents did this and I do this with my children now. They rarely get used but I think it helps to have this in place. It can help a child not feel so anxious about being forced to school when they really are not feeling well.[/quote]

Options

	Disable HTML in this message
	Disable BB Code in this message
	Disable smilies in this message

Review message

Search Recent Topics Hottest Topics