Keeping DS off school for his DB's Birthday

[YesAnastasia]

He's in reception (4.5) and it's just one day. He's had a rubbish week (he has SEN) and has been having meltdowns all over the place.

We would go out for lunch & maybe visit somewhere fun (and educational). They don't legally have to be in school until they're 5 anyway.

Please take the guilt away Mumsnet.

Taking him out of school does not set a precedent but buying a big present will?

As he's only 4.5 I'dve keep him off too (but then I've always felt we start school too young anyway in this country). How you arrange presents in your family is your choice entirely. Everyone's different. Blimey I used to give a small present and money from the tooth fairy (surely frowned upon in some quarters) and all mine have turned out ok.

Glad you all had a good day anastasia - these are the good memories I think we all want to be creating for ourselves and our children (regardless of how we get there).