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[quote=Anonymous]Cross-posted my response from another similar thread in teens:

If they went to the protest, I either wouldn't acknowledge it or I'd tell my kids I'm proud of them standing up for something about which I know they feel strongly. In fact, if they'd asked me in advance I would have granted them my permission in advance.

If they just went to the mall, I wouldn't acknowledge it at all unless they got into trouble at school over it or their grades are currently below our requirements. As long as they get grades that meet our standards and don't get into disciplinary trouble at school beyond a detention I wouldn't mind them making their own decisions in this matter. I skipped school a few times as a teen too. The way I see it, as long as you are meeting your obligations in life and not doing anything unethical you can make whatever decisions you like and use your time as you wish. All actions have consequences, and part of being mature enough to make one's own choices is accepting the results of those choices. If they can skip a day or two on occasion and still get good grades, fine by me. If they get in trouble at school for doing so, that's on them, and if they get in serious trouble at school or their grades aren't all A's that means it was a bad choice because it caused them to fail to meet our standards so there would be additional consequences at home.

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