Re: Spin off the "keeping a kid home"

Posted by rojerono

I take it case by case. I don't ALWAYS send my kids in with a runny nose and sneeze.. but I HAVE done it.

Basically - I see how sick they are:

Thick, green mucus? They stay home.

Clear snot and a few sneezes? School.

Fever? Home for at least 24 hours after fever breaks.

Cough? They go to school UNLESS they have a fever within 24 hours.

Sore throat? They go to the doctor and I follow his recommendation for the next school day.

Maybe I am inconsiderate - but my kids are 6 & 8 and missing school really effects what they learn so unless they are truly ill - they are going in.

ETA: I've also sent the kids to school FINE in the morning and had a call come in from the nurse saying 'Robbie puked' or 'Noah has an earache'. So no matter how conscientious you are and the other parents are - your kids ARE going to be exposed to germs in a school setting. They know the drill to wash hands and use tissues. Yeah - I know a few people who send their kids to school contagious because they simply have no choice. I'm not gonna waste time getting angry about it though.

Message edited 9/22/2009 12:02:14 PM.

Re: Spin off the "keeping a kid home"

Posted by PrincessP

Posted by headoverheels

Posted by lakadema
People should be able to debate without it degrading into name calling and questioning of each others parenting skills.

i didn't see any name calling

we can be supportive of each other and still disagree. that's REAL LIFE.

While I "might" agree with you in other threads/posts...

Sophie is saying she feels attacked over her difference of opinion. TBH...I do see it. If she feels that she wants to keep her child home bc he is sick...why all the commotion? And really, it isnt to everyone it is clearly being directed right to her. WORST part of the whole thread is that the REAL question is not being answered...its only being focused on Sophie...Too much attention on one poster IMO...
I think shes defended her position enough actually....

Re: Spin off the "keeping a kid home"

Posted by lipglossjunky73
I'm wondering how this debate would have gone if we were sitting in a room talking face to face...

Re: Spin off the "keeping a kid home"

Posted by itsbabytime

Posted by Diana1215

Posted by neenie

Posted by eddiesmommy

Posted by stickydust

When my DD was in daycare she spent the entire time with a runny nose. If I would have kept her home I might as well have been a SAHM. MY DD ended up with RSV/Bronchiolitis at 4.5 months. Was it scary? Definately! But I did not get mad at the other parents at dacare for obviously taking a sick child to daycare - it never even occurred to me to be upset. I knew it was a risk of Daycare.

In a work evironment no one would ever be able to take off of work for a simple cold.

I am just curious if everyone who is adamant against sending a child to school with a small cold also strictly adheres to the AAP vaccination schedule? Because as long as we are talking about protecting others there is no better protection for everyone than herd immunity the comes from vaccinations. IS everyone equally considerate in that regard?

oh geez, lets not add fuel to the fire and also makes this about vaccinations, this post is bad enough

I was wondering the same thing (about the immunizations) but didn't want to bring it there

I know a few of us were wondering the thoughts on vaccinations. Would love to hear some feedback.

Don't all children HAVE to be vaccinated to attend any sort of school (preschool or otherwise) - so isn't the question kind of moot?

Re: Spin off the "keeping a kid home"

Have not read this ENTIRE thread....but I have to add my 2 cents......

Daycare related:

I HAVE sent DD in with a "cold". I admit it. Most other parents will admit it as well. Did I like it? NO! But when I am under the gun at work, a sniffle and an otherwise happy baby is not going to keep her home. If she is miserable and tired, coughing, fever--then she stays home.

I would MUCH rather stay home and help her feel better. But if she is in good spirits and playing and no fever, she goes.

I CANNOT do my job on the weekends....neither can DH. Unless I become a waitress or work part time in retail which quite frankly, would not pay the bills.


Public school related:

I am not there yet....but I have to say I survived public school. My only way out was a fever and vomiting. Otherwise I went. And I think I turned out just fine.

So the same will apply for DD when she goes.



As working mothers (and fathers) we all have to make difficult choices. I chose to work because DH and I want the best for our family. We do not want to live paycheck to paycheck And we want to be close to our extended family, which means living on Long Island, which is expensive.

I am resentful of people who judge me and criticize me for my choices. I cannot be a SAHM. I HAVE to work. I have to GO to work. If I HAVE to stay home to be with DD, I will. If she has a sniffle, and a runny nose, I won't. DD is a happy and well adjusted toddler and she is doing fantastic. That's all I can ask for.

Re: Spin off the "keeping a kid home"

Posted by neenie

Posted by lipglossjunky73
I'm wondering how this debate would have gone if we were sitting in a room talking face to face...

with or without runny noses?

Re: Spin off the "keeping a kid home"

Message edited 9/22/2009 9:09:58 PM.