Taking kids out of School Early
Oct 22nd 2009, 10:14 pm
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Re: Taking kids out of School Early
Oct 22nd 2009, 10:14 pm
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Re: Taking kids out of School Early
i think what you say is very valid if it was say simply a beach holiday or disney or something thats of a more trivial nature. Flying half way round the globe to see relatives that wont always be there is a fair bit different.
Oct 25th 2009, 1:50 am
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Re: Taking kids out of School Early
good for you! i love that! 
I think this out of proportion attitude by schools, coupled with the badly spaced school holidays means that the american education system turns out people who are entirely insular, never been out of their own state let alone visited another country and contributes to the negative view that the rest of the world has about young americans. Its not really their fault if they are so surprised that not everyone else in the world worships the cheeseburger, if the poor buggers never get the chance to leave the classroom.
I think this out of proportion attitude by schools, coupled with the badly spaced school holidays means that the american education system turns out people who are entirely insular, never been out of their own state let alone visited another country and contributes to the negative view that the rest of the world has about young americans. Its not really their fault if they are so surprised that not everyone else in the world worships the cheeseburger, if the poor buggers never get the chance to leave the classroom.
Oct 26th 2009, 1:29 am
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Re: Taking kids out of School Early
I really think that most parents are fairly responsible about their childrens' education and if they wish and are able to enhance their childrens' lives by spending time with them and exploring and experiencing the world together, then they should not be treated as demons by the school system. The authorities would be better spending time and resources on those with genuine attendance issues.
Oct 26th 2009, 3:33 am
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Re: Taking kids out of School Early
No I don't think it works very well. Summer is not a great time to visit large sections of the world - (Egypt in August not fun.) In other destinations prices are high, places are crowded. And then of course parents are unable to take that much time off work in a big block.
I really think that most parents are fairly responsible about their childrens' education and if they wish and are able to enhance their childrens' lives by spending time with them and exploring and experiencing the world together, then they should not be treated as demons by the school system. The authorities would be better spending time and resources on those with genuine attendance issues.
I really think that most parents are fairly responsible about their childrens' education and if they wish and are able to enhance their childrens' lives by spending time with them and exploring and experiencing the world together, then they should not be treated as demons by the school system. The authorities would be better spending time and resources on those with genuine attendance issues.
I was responding to your comment that Americans are insular because they never have the chance to leave the classroom. I found your comments to be over the top and not founded by your arguments. Note that I never said in this thread that parents should be demonized for taking their kids out of school. That being said, I think time away from school should be minimized when possible. Others mentioned tacking a few days or up to a week onto an already established break. That makes a lot of sense.
Oct 26th 2009, 3:45 am
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Re: Taking kids out of School Early
That does not work for my family (not if we want to travel together as a family) my husbands job only allows him to travel in the winter time. I also have to get special permission to travel anytime between late Nov and early Jan. Planning a vacation can be a bit of a hassle for us.
Oct 26th 2009, 10:22 pm
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Re: Taking kids out of School Early
That does not work for my family (not if we want to travel together as a family) my husbands job only allows him to travel in the winter time. I also have to get special permission to travel anytime between late Nov and early Jan. Planning a vacation can be a bit of a hassle for us.
It does sound like that would be quite a hassle for your family - your husband and your schedules alone are tricky, let alone those of the kids.
Oct 26th 2009, 11:58 pm
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Re: Taking kids out of School Early
Our school district has a 6 week summer holiday, right over the high season. Not everywhere gives 3 mths or I'd have used that over the years for our travel.
Oct 27th 2009, 1:16 am
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Re: Taking kids out of School Early
I'm not suggesting that parents take off 2.5 months to travel with their kids, rather that 2.5 months is a sufficient block of time for families to be able to travel abroad should they wish.
I was responding to your comment that Americans are insular because they never have the chance to leave the classroom. I found your comments to be over the top and not founded by your arguments. Note that I never said in this thread that parents should be demonized for taking their kids out of school. That being said, I think time away from school should be minimized when possible. Others mentioned tacking a few days or up to a week onto an already established break. That makes a lot of sense.
I was responding to your comment that Americans are insular because they never have the chance to leave the classroom. I found your comments to be over the top and not founded by your arguments. Note that I never said in this thread that parents should be demonized for taking their kids out of school. That being said, I think time away from school should be minimized when possible. Others mentioned tacking a few days or up to a week onto an already established break. That makes a lot of sense.
Note I was not suggesting you had at any time now, nor doubtless in the future demonized anyone. I said that many school authorities seek to do so judging from the experiences people had shared.
Perhaps we all need a holiday......
Oct 27th 2009, 1:20 am
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Re: Taking kids out of School Early
I am sorry that you found that- it was meant to be sympathetic to those parents who expressed frustration and mildly mocking. I leave the construction of a researched and fully argued thesis to those with more time on their hands.
Note I was not suggesting you had at any time now, nor doubtless in the future demonized anyone. I said that many school authorities seek to do so judging from the experiences people had shared.
Perhaps we all need a holiday......
Note I was not suggesting you had at any time now, nor doubtless in the future demonized anyone. I said that many school authorities seek to do so judging from the experiences people had shared.
Perhaps we all need a holiday......
