Question

Who let their kids stay home today because it's too cold? School didn't get called off. My freshman is mad at me because "everyone else is staying home. " Sorry dear, you are going. I put him in my heated car and drove him to the bus stop. I'm such a mean mom!  

Answer 1

Lol. Mine was pissed because there was school yesterday with "all this snow" I'm like this ain't shit kid now go to school.  

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@guarneri. We did but not as often. I remember when i was a bus driver I wanted the snow days just as bad as the kids tho

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@guarneri i graduated in 99

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Back when there was only 1 high school lol

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We had 2 days off my senior year in hs for extreme cold. It was Polar Vortex cold, but never had an actual snow day. I feel like my kids had a ton, but have since graduated

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@guarneri also a graduate of DGN

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@guarneri 94

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@guarneri I will be 44 in March. I loved DGN too! Both of my kids graduated from PSHS

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@guarneri I also had my son at 19 lol He will be 25 in August

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@brogue612 - we’re SO old  

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@kelso4 hahaha just a little bit.  

Answer 2

@guarneri  

Answer 3

Nobody lol school is inside haha my daughter has tried that in the past “everyone”

Answer 4

No one answer yes. #youllcausehavoc

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@guarneri I’m not saying you. Just in general.  

Answer 5

Mine wouldn’t even wear a coat! ‍♀️ and he had too many tests today.  

Answer 6

I told Hunter to dress warm

Answer 7

My senior tried to get me to let him stay home. Nope! The best part is he actually only goes until 9 am then comes home until 1pm because there is no Wilco today. He has to go back for his last class too!  

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@guarneri I am BUT in my defense his attendance is important because we will be out of town next week for a funeral and he will miss.  

Answer 8

Mine went.  

Answer 9

It’s zero out. It’s been much colder.  

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Tell him I made my 5 year old go. #meanmomclub  

Answer 10

Oh you’re a horrible mom just like me!  

Answer 11

Mine went - her brother drove her thou

Answer 12

I don’t think anyone stayed home from south. Packed parking lot and a long line for drop off.  

Answer 13

Both of mine went

Answer 14

Mine went! I drove my daughter and picked up kids I saw walking so please if you saw me I wasn’t kidnapping them just making sure they made it warm to school  

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@clop8 that was sweet of you!  

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@gossamer I know not all kids have a way other than walking to get to school and on cold days I know that walk can be very long! Haha some were very happy to jump in the car  

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@clop8 I see young kids walking all the tome to my daughters elementary school and I always want to pick them up and drive them but I don’t want my van posted on the patch like “suspicious mini van attempting to lure kids into danger”  

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@karleen ugh my husband tells me he can’t afford to bail me out if someone posts pictures of my vehicle and calls police  I just can’t help myself I feel so bad so I’m always asking my daughter “do you know them” roll your window and ask if they want a ride or rather walk.  

Answer 15

You are not a mean Mom. you are raising a strong independent child! My kids are going to school. I told them to bundle up.  

Answer 16

Yep. Mine go too. Wearing hoodies. No need for a coat? It’s warm enough then!  

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@cassell37675 Thanksne exactly!  

Answer 17

No way! Off they all went! Bye!  

Answer 18

Both my high school kids went. I didnt have to say a word, and my kids didnt complain. My kids know every snow days means one more day of school added to the end of the school year.  

Answer 19

Mine went to school. The school has heat!  

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@guarneri ‍♀️. Life lessons! It’s hard but it’ll make them better. You don’t get to not go to work because it’s cold out.  

Answer 20

Mine went too. She actually got upset with me last year when I made her stay home when the windchill was -30.  

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Probably only to see CJ, LOL

Answer 21

Mine knows if there is school, she's going. Judging by the dropoff line at the middle school, everyone actually went to school.  

Answer 22

Mine didn’t go! Lol but that’s because there is no school in my district  

Answer 23

Hubby is working from home but kids are outta here!  

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@strapped I’m working from home too. I text my daughters how the walk was to the bus and they said “not bad! ”

Answer 24

I kept mine home yesterday because it was a blizzard that you couldn’t see through when it was time for her to drive to school

Answer 25

Nope, as a matter of fact, I had to have mine at school this morning around 6:15! She's a freshman also. I think some kiddos may have been trying to "extend" their already 3 day weekend

Answer 26

Lol. my daughter walked!  

Answer 27

Yorkville preschool program doesn't have school today due to home visits so it worked out for us!  

Answer 28

Kids belong in school. Suck it up kiddos.  

Answer 29

Mine went. He hates missing school because of make up work and enjoys seeing his friends.  

Answer 30

Sent my high schoolers to school.  

Answer 31

Mine ride her bike. she is 10!  

Answer 32

Mine sent me a pic of a class with 6 students in it complaining I made him go!  

Answer 33

Both of mine went to school, I didn’t even think for 1 second not to send them. It’s not that bad ‍♀️ they get out of the car & go into a building. They’re not walking miles to school  

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@file mine froze at the bus stop this morning because she refuses to dress warm‍♀️oh well lol

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@tautonym After school i pick up my 8th grader from the bus stop & when I see these kids come out of the bus, I am in total shock. This is me “Omg, she’s not even wearing a sweater or a hoodie, OMG she has Birkenstock’s without any socks on” and this is my daughter “So, it’s not that cold”. She’s like “I’m sooooo hot, I have a headache”  All while, I’m sitting in the car, with a sweater, jacket, socks and boots & I’m freezing ‍♀️

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@file absolutely same hereMy oldest is a teacher now and she’s like-Mom you should see how these kids dress(daily and for weather)I said ha that was you once and now it’s your sisBoys by me are still wearing shorts lol.  

Answer 34

All three of mine are at school today.  

Answer 35

Mine went but I should have let my 8th grader stay home because she’s not going to DC and I feel terrible. ☹️

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Don't feel horrible - DC is a "flash in the pan" - they all forget about shortly after the trip is finished (with a few exceptions). I can assure you - with twins that are now Sophomores, they didn't go either - they opted to go on a big family vacay out of the country instead - and after the few days passed when their friends were "MIA" and they were at school; they never gave it another thought. She is definitely NOT the only child not heading to DC - chin up! ;)

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Thank you! I told her we’d take her and a couple friends up to great wolf lodge or something when our tax return comes in. was hoping that would be today but it’s not there yet so ‍♀️

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$1500 for 3 days of visiting cemeteries and memorials is just ridiculous. And only an hour at the Smithsonian. Such a waste of money (that we could not afford anyway)

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@cinelli93 mine didn’t go when she was in 8th grade either because we had a family trip to pay for that year. It was a pricey trip for the length of time they were going to be there

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@cinelli93 I hear ya -$1500 x 2 over here with the twins! I took the ENTIRE CREW (family of 6) to Mexico for 5 days for $1, 300 at a gorgeous all inclusive AND we actually got to make memories together (now THOSE they will remember! ) - they actually DO still talk about that trip! ;)

Answer 36

My daughter and her friends got pink eye from her DC trip !  

Answer 37

Um didn’t even think twice about not sending them. Not awful out today.  

Answer 38

My kids didn’t even want a ride to the bus stop.  

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Ditto  healthy cold air ! Ha

Answer 39

My kids went. My son even walked the 5 houses down to the bus stop. I’m horrible.  

Answer 40

Me! Bundle me up and send them in. It’s been cold like this their whole lives. ‍♀️

Answer 41

Mine went. Trust me mist didnt stay home

Answer 42

I stood outside as a kid in the snow, rain, cold. I lived. My crybabies will live too. Suck it up buttercup! And get your ass to school! #AlsoAMeanMom  

Answer 43

Didn’t even cross my mind to let them stay home. School has heat ‍♀️

Answer 44

My daughter usually gets a ride from her friend's mom or dad. They went out of town, so she had to bundle up, walk to the bus stop, and wait for the bus. she said all the other kids were standing out at the bus stop as well. I saw plenty of kids walking to the school that I teach at also.  

Answer 45

It’s not even cold enough to consider keeping your kids home. IL can get much much colder.  

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That would of never worked when I was a kid lmao

Answer 46

Ha, never even crossed my mind

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Mine either!  

Answer 47

NOPE  they r home on Monday

Answer 48

Life goes on when it's cold, if I have to go to work when it's cold, they can go to school! Besides, not like they have school outside, and my kids school is always hot, definitely warmer at their school than it is in our house! Plus today was a fun day, but mine r little

Answer 49

Bye bye schools in and you will be there!  

Answer 50

Our of my 49 kindergarteners, none stayed home because of the cold. If 5 year olds can do it, anyone can!  

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@mcdonald all my kinders were present as well! ❤️❤️

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@convolve because Valentimes Day!  

Answer 51

@guarneri You are a good mom for having your child go to school. If your child thinks you are mean, you are being a parent, not a friend, take it as a complement!  

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@hollington yes that’s the truth!