Would you let your child have a day off school to see you graduate?

thatgirlsam

Person_one wrote: »

Having been to a few graduations now, its more that he'd have to sit still and quiet for aaaaages for the sake of the 15 seconds you're on the stage.

You don't even get to clap and cheer for mummy when she's on the stage, you normally have to wait and clap for a small group so as to avoid disruption and keep things going smoothly. Just not worth it at 6!

I think you've got the right idea by including him in the celebrations but not the actual ceremony.

I took him to one of my daughters presentations once and when she went on stage he let out this godawful really, really loud American style whooping and punching his fist in the air?!

I wanted the floor to open up and swallow me.. goodness knows where he got that from?!

Was very embarressing for me and dd... not for him, he looked pleased as punch with himself :rotfl:

Yeh and I don't want my Mum telling him off and making him feel bad for being a normal 6 year old.. she has a habit of that!

Caroline73_2

Lol, my six year old would love it. Not going to happen though, my husband and I have had 4 gradations between us. I don't think there will be anymore.

thatgirlsam

adamantine wrote: »

im going against the grain here and i wouldnt take my kids out of school for my graduation.

i know its "just 1 day" but to me school is more important. taking your child out of school to see you graduate school is kind of wrong imo.

This is more the reply I thought I was going to get actually

What makes it wrong to you?

If the Headteacher gives his permission do you still think its wrong?

SandC

Friday 30th is probably the last day before Easter hols anyway so unless there are end of term exams or something chances are they won't be doing much in the way of following curriculum.

I think I would take her out for this anyway.

Memory_Girl

thatgirlsam wrote: »

I have a feeling she might be mortified if I did that!

Although she is proud she might not be too keen on the idea of me getting on the stage in front of the whole school!

It is a very large secondary school and she is only a year 7

Ooooh I get your point - up here she would still be at Primary still

Can think of nothing worse as a first year than to be singled out :rotfl:

MG

gravitytolls

Yes Sam, without a doubt. What a momentous occasion, what a wonderful example for your child. Its one day, not for shopping, or a lay in, for a very very special day. I doubt all her years of education will be as inspirational as this one day.

Well done, have a fab day with your mum and daughter.

make_me_wise

Personally yes I think it would be a great idea to take your daughter to your graduation and your son actually. They have seen all the hard work you have put in to reach this huge achievement. They will also hopefully see you reap the benefits of all you have done. I think it would be a shame if they weren't there to see this being recognised.

Young people need to know about and see this kind of event. It gives them aspirations. Remember it wont only be you they will see graduating. There will be all manner of people there to inspire them. I think the schools would be lacking in perspective if they could not see that missing one day of school to attend this wouldn't be beneficial to them.

I am a teacher of year 3 and if a parent of a child in my class came to me and asked my opinion of doing this I would back them all the way. I am quite sure our head teacher wouldn't have an issue with it either. If you dont feel your kids schools would react favourably and you could risk it going as unauthorised then call in a sickie. One day wont raise an eyebrow will it.

Oldernotwiser

thatgirlsam wrote: »

Thanks I might ask, I don't think he would sit there quietly through the ceremony though

He is a good boy mainly but at 6 he gets bored quite easily

And graduation ceremonies are very boring, I'm afraid, even if you're actually involved.

tea_lover

Oldernotwiser wrote: »

And graduation ceremonies are very boring, I'm afraid, even if you're actually involved.

Very true. The idea of it is very exciting, and the day itself is great - dressing up, taking photos, seeing all your mates - but the actual ceremony part does drag a bit.

I've been to mine, my sister's and my ex husbands and whilst I wouldn't have missed any of them for the world, I wouldn't expect a 6yr old would find it that interesting really. At 12, I think you're able to see the bigger picture more easily, and possibly have a bit more patience with the boring parts.

Hope you have a great day sam, however you decide to celebrate.

Jojo_the_Tightfisted

Yes.

You couldn't be setting a better example for your children if you tried. And any teacher that dismisses it in the same manner as a shopping trip to Primark would be a fool, especially as a parent's level of educational attainment is one of the biggest influences on the attainment of their children. Which they would know from their own teacher training.