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scoutie · 01-13-2013, 06:42 PM

I'm a middle school teacher, and if a child is not struggling with school, there is no problem with them taking a vacation with their family. I think that kids learn so much when they travel. I do appreciate when the parents give me a heads up, so I can prepare work for their child, and give them any background information or help they might need to complete the assignments.

stargazertechie · 01-13-2013, 07:27 PM

Family time will ALWAYS be more important than school. Yes, education is important, but your little one is not going to miss anything in that week that will cripple them her life. They're learning simple math, science, history, English. It's not like they're studying nuclear physics.

You're a former teacher. I have full faith that you can catch her up on her lessons!

I am also the daughter of a teacher (who did the SAHM thing until I was in 4th grade). I graduated in the top 10 of my class. I missed at least 1 week of school annually for vacation.

And you know what- the memories I have with my parents of family vacations will always be with me. Besides, she's going to learn that in 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue every year between now and 12th grade

That's the one thing you can count on... history will repeat itself EVERY year from now until graduation. She will be an expert on US History from discovery through the Civil War.

5stljayhawks · 01-13-2013, 07:45 PM

We did week and half at Halloween. Communications with teachers is key. Check for any test well ahead of time as well as homework. Life is short with family education is a life long endeavour.

ilovepooh · 01-14-2013, 06:56 PM

I say go on the vacation and not worry about it! Life is so short and this is a wonderful unexpected vacation and I would explain it as such. Enjoy this gift you've been given and have a wonderful family vacation!

01-13-2013, 07:27 PM	#17
stargazertechie Toy Story Midway Maniac Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,573	Family time will ALWAYS be more important than school. Yes, education is important, but your little one is not going to miss anything in that week that will cripple them her life. They're learning simple math, science, history, English. It's not like they're studying nuclear physics. You're a former teacher. I have full faith that you can catch her up on her lessons! I am also the daughter of a teacher (who did the SAHM thing until I was in 4th grade). I graduated in the top 10 of my class. I missed at least 1 week of school annually for vacation. And you know what- the memories I have with my parents of family vacations will always be with me. Besides, she's going to learn that in 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue every year between now and 12th grade That's the one thing you can count on... history will repeat itself EVERY year from now until graduation. She will be an expert on US History from discovery through the Civil War. __________________ 14 Trips total including POFQ, ASMU, CBR, AKL, WL, POP, and a trip to Disneyland! Upcoming trip- WDW Trip #14. BCV. 6/13. Thinking about buying pins from ebay and getting into pin trading? PLEASE READ THIS FIRST!

01-13-2013, 07:45 PM	#18
5stljayhawks Rock Chawk Jayhawk Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: St. Louis Posts: 541	We did week and half at Halloween. Communications with teachers is key. Check for any test well ahead of time as well as homework. Life is short with family education is a life long endeavour. __________________ 2006 2500 Suburban 6.0L AKA "Gus the Bus" 2003 Aerolite Cub Hybrid C236 [SIZE="1"First trip April of 77, Then 80's 5-91 – w/Finnish H.S. friend, 3-97 Swan Business 5/06 – FW 1st Family trip (D 2.99 yrs, S 9 mths)2/07 - CSR Valentines with the Wife 10/08 – FW Halloween (D 5, S 2.99yrs, D 9 mths) 2/10 – CSR (Wife works and I Fish/Golf) 12/10 – FW Christmas D7.83,S5,D2.99. 10/12 - Halloween/MMNSSP Cruise /Art of Anim & GF (DD9.51,DS6.96,DD4.79 [/SIZE]

01-14-2013, 06:56 PM	#19
ilovepooh I keep rubbing my head hoping an answer will come into it Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southern NJ Posts: 646	school I say go on the vacation and not worry about it! Life is so short and this is a wonderful unexpected vacation and I would explain it as such. Enjoy this gift you've been given and have a wonderful family vacation! __________________ DH Me DS7 DS2

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01-13-2013, 06:42 PM	#16
scoutie Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 381	I'm a middle school teacher, and if a child is not struggling with school, there is no problem with them taking a vacation with their family. I think that kids learn so much when they travel. I do appreciate when the parents give me a heads up, so I can prepare work for their child, and give them any background information or help they might need to complete the assignments.

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