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If there’s a sickness bug going around your child’s class…

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NewYearStillFat · 21/01/2025 12:16

And they’re complaining of a tummy ache/feeling sick, AIBU to say you should keep them at home?

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Overthebow · 21/01/2025 12:20

Are they actually unwell, temperature or throwing up? Or just complaining of feeling a bit sick?

Notgivenuphope · 21/01/2025 12:19

Ridiculous. Kids say that to get out of things. Honestly you have lots of time on your hands if you can keep them home at the drop of a hat. For most of us it’s hard enough when they’re actually ill

SJM1988 · 21/01/2025 12:19

Depends on the child.

Mine would say it just to get a day off school. We've had several instances of 'I don't feel well' when his friends have been off, and he has been 100% fine and not come down with anything. Prime example - yesterday complained he didn't feel well and had a headache (like me at the weekend)....was fine all day at school (as per the teacher) then as soon as it was homework time back to feeling ill. Miraculously he is fine today as he has a playdate after school!

I wouldn't keep him home unless he was actually sick - temperature or D&V.

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