Taking children out of school a week before summer hols as I am disabled.

kingfisherblue

sangio wrote: »

The decision to take the kids out of school in term time is not driven by the arguments that some parents put up - broadening their view on the world etc - it is purely financial.
If they can't afford to maintain their children properly and ensure that they are in school when they should be, then they should not have had them in the first place!

To be fair, people's circumstances change. I know mine have since having children. However, whilst a holiday is beneficial, it is not a necessity. If I can't afford a holiday in school holidays, we do without.

pipkin71

sangio wrote: »

The decision to take the kids out of school in term time is not driven by the arguments that some parents put up - broadening their view on the world etc - it is purely financial.
If they can't afford to maintain their children properly and ensure that they are in school when they should be, then they should not have had them in the first place!

Price is a factor, but a holiday is much more than about the cost of it.

Are parents only maintaining their children properly if they take them away during times where the holiday will cost more? Really?

A child's education is very important, but school is not the only place that offers an education.

The OP needs to discuss this with the school and then weigh up whether the school are agreeable to the holiday. If the school say it is ok, then it is ok.

The OP should not encourage lying and should be prepared for what happens if the school refuse permission.

Ellejmorgan

krisskross wrote: »

Does every illness in the medical dictionary make you 'disabled'?

Seems very fashionable these days to describe oneself as disabled and is actually diminishing the impact of the word.

I can't comment on that because I don't know people with every illness in the dictionary, I can only comment on my circumstances, I do fall into this catagory unfortunatly...
I wish I didn't and I am facing lots of spinal surgeries, already had two and another two are planned...

I'm also a lone parent...perhaps if people were more sympathetic to others circumstances and were less high and mighty, people may be able to deal with their health issues a little easier ...

Ellejmorgan

pipkin71 wrote: »

Price is a factor, but a holiday is much more than about the cost of it.

Are parents only maintaining their children properly if they take them away during times where the holiday will cost more? Really?

A child's education is very important, but school is not the only place that offers an education.

The OP needs to discuss this with the school and then weigh up whether the school are agreeable to the holiday. If the school say it is ok, then it is ok.

The OP should not encourage lying and should be prepared for what happens if the school refuse permission.

I watched a programme on sky the other day where children is the US were 'unschooled' I didn't agree with it but it was fascinating to watch...they think life experiences are more important than school...

pipkin71

Ellejmorgan wrote: »

I watched a programme on sky the other day where children is the US were 'unschooled' I didn't agree with it but it was fascinating to watch...they think life experiences are more important than school...

Within the home ed community, you will have parents who educate their children differently.

Personally, whilst I agree that life experiences are important, I also follow a more formal approach when it comes to some areas of study, so we get the best of both worlds.

Some families are strictly structural, some follow an autonomous path where learning is child-led.

All in all though, home ed has been the best thing for my children even if it wouldn't be suitable for others

kingfisherblue

Ellejmorgan wrote: »

I watched a programme on sky the other day where children is the US were 'unschooled' I didn't agree with it but it was fascinating to watch...they think life experiences are more important than school...

I agree that life's experiences are important, but to be honest, many people spend their holidays on a beach, in the clubs, at theme parks, etc. Whilst this is ok for a short time, is it really adding to a child's experiences in a positive way?

I admit to being a bit geeky, in that I don't enjoy sunbathing, clubs or theme parks and I do enjoy museums and places of interest. Luckily, my children are similar to me. On holiday we compromise; we have a few days out to places that do have an educational interest, and I take the kids to the beach as well (but I also take my book for the times that I'm not building sandcastles with them!).

For me, a holiday is about relaxing and hopefully not having any cooking or washing up to do. My son is disabled and I still give him the care that he needs, both day and night, so the lack of cooking and cleaning is a real break for me, even though I don't get a break in other ways. This year, we're looking at coach trips. The kids enjoy them, even though there aren't usually many other children. There is plenty to do, excursions if we want them, and we stay in hotels which means I don't have to cook (can anyone tell I hate cooking :rotfl:). My kids get far more of my attention on the journey, as I am not concentrating on traffic, and there is always lots to do. We usually find crazy golf nearby, which suits my disabled son - I'm sure he thinks that's the reason we go on holiday .

whitesatin

As I said yesterday, this thread is going nowhere so what's the point of continuing it?

NAR

pipkin71 wrote: »

Whilst learning doesn't just take place in the classroom, a child can learn the same from a holiday experience if they go during term time or during official school holidays

The majority of my holidays are now taken in term time to avoid screaming, uncontrolled kids. The majority of those that I do encounter spend their time in the hotel pool while their parents take advantage of the all-inclusive alcohol. What a great education for the children! :T

Ellejmorgan

whitesatin wrote: »

As I said yesterday, this thread is going nowhere so what's the point of continuing it?

Yes Martin ...;)

whitesatin

Ellejmorgan wrote: »

Yes Martin ...;)

Who?

You know I am right.