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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Again, this problem is really not about the small number of kids with medical issues or sever bullying situations. If you don’t work at a school you may not realize this, but there is a large number of parents who simply don’t send their kids to school much of the time, because their lives are chaotic and their commitment to schooling is limited. [/quote]

You make a good point. The voices on this thread who purport to be perfect parents always step in to chastise others about pulling a kid for random dental or medical appointments or some such nonsense, which misses the point entirely. These aren't the kids who are chronically absent.

On the other hand, many of the DCUM perfect parents (and teachers) routinely demand that every child stay home if exhibiting any symptoms of sickness and remain at home until all symptoms are gone. If this is the standard, it's actually a wonder that only 25% of students are routinely absent.

Any meaningful discussion would require knowing more about these chronically absent kids and the reasons why they aren't coming to school. [/quote]

These are not the kids who are the issue. It’s the kids skipping school.  I keep my kids home for every random illness.  They don’t need to be miserable in school nor be selfish and spread it.  [/quote]

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