Should I let my children stay off for my 50th birthday ?

[lotti37]

Hello I will be 50 tomorrow and my middle son is saying they should all stay off school to spend the day with me and husband. I have 3 children all at the same secondary school year 7/11/13. My eldest doesn’t want to miss school and my youngest has just started secondary school . Problem is my son in year 7 and 11 and 1 day off together last week as we’re not well and have had 3 days off this school year so far . What would you do? My middle son is very emotional and says I am only 50 once. Any advice thank you

Soft touch!!
No. He can go to school.

Surely thats what Weekend is for? Dont want to get into a pattern of staying home ,dont think many employers would take too kindly to it! Maybe have a special Supper (Take Out or suchlike ,tomorrow evening) and some cake ,Saturday evening nice Dinner out or Day out .I think he is playing you here!

No. It's a school day.

Don't be daft!

Tell them you’re 50 for a full year, plenty of time to do something special with you!

Id having words with my year 11 about toughening up

I know we're meant to be all woke and that but come on,what 15/16 year is too emotional to go to schools on their mothers birthday

Nice try kid.

My middle son is very emotional and says I am only 50 once

It's a bit strange tbh! Nice try, off to school you go 🤔

No I wouldn't. I might ask my dh to take the day off for my 40th though and we can go for a child free boozy mid week lunch :-)

No.

No. They should go to school.

How ridiculous! No they don't get a day off for your birthday. Get to school!

No- for reasons above, and you’ll be on mum duty all day. Hardly a fun day!

Lol he's a chancer.