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Would it be bad to let dd stay of on her birthday.

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Windingdown48 · 14/07/2024 11:42

It's dd birthday in a few days she will be 14.

I was thinking about letting her bunk. So we can go and get her bearded dragon she wants, then go and treat her to some clothes and have lunch together. We don't get much time together really. I mean GS will be there . But he mostly sleeps in his buggy.

And my selfish part she can watch GS whilst I pop in the dentist for 10 min

I'm also thinking she probably won't miss much at school as they are winding down a bit now I think?

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Windingdown48 · 14/07/2024 12:41

Ghost2 · 14/07/2024 11:58

I'd let her have it off if she wants, have you asked her? She might actually want to go to school and see her friends on her birthday.

If she wants to stay off, go for it.

No I have not asked her yet. Didn't want to say anything till I was sure. I will ask her later when she's home.

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JMAngel1 · 14/07/2024 12:44

LividLoved · 14/07/2024 12:35

I am a teacher.

I also have VERY precious memories of my mum (single parent, worked long hours, there were three of us) taking me clothes shopping for a full day for my birthday when I should have been in school (summer birthday too). Full on Tammy Girl/BHS/Top Shop extravaganza.

My attendance was otherwise excellent and I was ahead in school, always. Some things aren't so black and white.

(Of course, my professional standpoint would be unauthorised absence, downfall of society, blah blah. Because I have to say that.)

Tammy Girl! I’m having a flashback 😂

Bluevelvetsofa · 14/07/2024 12:52

I think you’d made a decision before you started the thread.

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Windingdown48 · 14/07/2024 13:01

LividLoved · 14/07/2024 12:35

I am a teacher.

I also have VERY precious memories of my mum (single parent, worked long hours, there were three of us) taking me clothes shopping for a full day for my birthday when I should have been in school (summer birthday too). Full on Tammy Girl/BHS/Top Shop extravaganza.

My attendance was otherwise excellent and I was ahead in school, always. Some things aren't so black and white.

(Of course, my professional standpoint would be unauthorised absence, downfall of society, blah blah. Because I have to say that.)

Sorry I did not see this.

Yeah that's what i want for DD I know its only a little thing. But them small things can Mean alot

It's ashame alm them shops have closed down. We will likely be in primark

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Deadringer · 14/07/2024 13:04

Go for it.

Ostagazuzulum · 14/07/2024 13:09

It's last week of school so realistically what's she going to miss this week? I'd do it and have a lovely day together (except dentist)

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Windingdown48 · 14/07/2024 13:21

Ostagazuzulum · 14/07/2024 13:09

It's last week of school so realistically what's she going to miss this week? I'd do it and have a lovely day together (except dentist)

Dentist uscan arse i thought it was at 9am its not its at 12 ffs.

I think we will get the dragon in the morning. Get him home and settled. Then go to the dentist won't be in there long . Then go to the local town. Buy dds bits then have lunch. Then go get the kids from school.

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MinnieCauldwell · 14/07/2024 13:38

Not the point of the thread but Bearded Dragons can live up to 20 years in captivity, she could have her own kids by then!

RampantIvy · 14/07/2024 13:45

It's last week of school so realistically what's she going to miss this week?

A lot. The OP's DD is in year 9 not primary school. She could well have started her GCSE syllabus by then. Secondary schools don't spend a week winding down these days. Often they work until the penultimate day than have a wind down day on the last day of term.

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Windingdown48 · 14/07/2024 14:28

RampantIvy · 14/07/2024 13:45

It's last week of school so realistically what's she going to miss this week?

A lot. The OP's DD is in year 9 not primary school. She could well have started her GCSE syllabus by then. Secondary schools don't spend a week winding down these days. Often they work until the penultimate day than have a wind down day on the last day of term.

1 day still won't make a massive difference.

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Reallybadidea · 14/07/2024 14:42

Why not get your partner to look after the kids and do it on a non-school day and then she gets two special days to celebrate her birthday instead of one?

RampantIvy · 14/07/2024 14:44

Windingdown48 · 14/07/2024 14:28

1 day still won't make a massive difference.

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As you have already decided to take her out then just do so.

MWNA · 14/07/2024 19:41

I wouldn't hesitate to do this. Some things are just more important than sitting in class at the end of term. I hope you do it and have a great time.

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