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

pmlindyloo

OK, so it can be a bit boring waiting while everyone troops across the stage but what an occasion! There are usually lots of funny incidents where individuals are cheered loudly and even whooped to keep everyone entertained. If it's in a splendid hall then it's even more memorable.

I would have a little chat with your daughter beforehand and explain what is happening so she knows what to expect.

As for taking her out of school then I'm with the majority. Problems with school work only arise when there are lots of absences for no good reason. A one-off won't make the slightest difference. The only problem would be if there was an exam. I am sure that your daughter can ask a friend if there is anything she needs to do to 'catch up'.

Many congratulations on your achievement. Have a wonderful day!

flora48

Congratulations on your degree, yes I would most definitely let your daughter attend but graduation ceremonies are quite boring, apart from your bit of course! so I would just make sure your son is included the party/meal as he would be very bored by the whole thing.
As a former teacher myself I would have had no qualms in authorising an absence for such an occasion.
Best of luck for the future.

thatgirlsam

meeps wrote: »

I would take the daughter for sure, and I think I'd give the son the chance to take you in for show and tell or an assembly. I remember making my son feel hugely important asking him to take me out to lunch, and letting him take the lead with things like seating, drinks, etc.

and well done. I didn't even go to my own graduation

I don't know about the show and tell but I will definitley ask him to take me out to dinner!

He will love that

gunsandbanjos

Absolutely! I graduate in June and fully intend to have my 8 year old daughter there.

Congratulations Thatgirlsam:T

adamantine

thatgirlsam wrote: »

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?

just that you have worked hard to get your qualification and want to be an example for your child only then to turn around and take her out of school for the day to watch you walk across a stage and get a piece of paper when she should be in class learning. a bit hypocritical imo.

thatgirlsam

adamantine wrote: »

just that you have worked hard to get your qualification and want to be an example for your child only then to turn around and take her out of school for the day to watch you walk across a stage and get a piece of paper when she should be in class learning. a bit hypocritical imo.

Don't you think her seeing my proud moment and the result of a lot of hard work might be setting her an example though?

I take your comments on board

What if the Headmaster authorises it, what do you think about it then?

jojo_2012_2

Yeah I let my son have the day off when I graduated it was well worth it and most of the other people there had done the same thing with their children.

adamantine

thatgirlsam wrote: »

Don't you think her seeing my proud moment and the result of a lot of hard work might be setting her an example though?

I take your comments on board

What if the Headmaster authorises it, what do you think about it then?

you have set an example though. seeing you get a piece of paper is not setting an example. doing the work to get the bit of paper now thats the example you have already set.

i cannot see the headmaster seeing it as a valid reason to authorise a day off. for me personally i wouldnt take my children out of school to see it.

i would book a photoshoot to get pics of us all with me in my cap and gown and celebrate with a nice meal somewhere but for the actual ceremony i wouldnt.

yellowbear

I think you should take her. I think her seeing you collecting your degree is *proof* that working hard pays off. To me, seeing a piece of paper would be a bit of an anti-climax, IYKWIM? Seeing mum in her gown with all the pomp would just make it that bit more special.

And congrats!

thatgirlsam

adamantine wrote: »

you have set an example though. seeing you get a piece of paper is not setting an example. doing the work to get the bit of paper now thats the example you have already set.

i cannot see the headmaster seeing it as a valid reason to authorise a day off. for me personally i wouldnt take my children out of school to see it.

i would book a photoshoot to get pics of us all with me in my cap and gown and celebrate with a nice meal somewhere but for the actual ceremony i wouldnt.

The Headmasters secretary seemed to think I would be in with a good chance of getting it authorised

I can't afford to book a photoshoot or anything but could definitley get my Mum to take pics of us

I am going to book a ticket for my dd though, she is over the moon at getting the chance to come and see me - She will easily catch up on any work missed