Is my child well enough for school?
I always thought this would be an easy question to answer before I had kids. Boy, was I wrong.
I definitely do not want to be the mom who spreads the germs to the whole school. But my 4 year old isn't old enough, either, to be a reliable reporter of how well he feels. So I'm making guesses based on his demeanor, his appetite, and his energy level.
My point: It's a tough call. If there's no clear sign of illness—fever, vomiting, diarrhea—you're going to get it wrong occasionally. I think most kids fake it at least once, and every kid has probably come home after school one day and puked all over the rug.
Don't beat yourself up over it. It's never an easy choice.
What criteria do you use to decide whether your kids are well enough for school?
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