Should I bother taking my daughter to school now?

by **PatriciaJeremy** on Fri Oct 23, 2009 5:57 pm

I didn't wake up until 12:00 noon. My daughter had school this morning. I went in the living room and she was sitting on the couch eating dry cereal and watching cartoons. I asked her why she didn't wake me up so I could make her breakfast and take her to school. She said, "You didn't wake me up so I thought it was Saturday." Well I can't argue with that. School is out in a couple hours. Should I bother taking her to school now. My alarm clock was still going off from 6 this morning. I don't know why I didn't hear it and wake up. I ALWAYS wake up at 6 to take her to school.

no, I'm not on medication. I've been sick lately, but still I don't know why I slept that late.

I didn't put the blame on my daughter. Why do you say that? I just asked her why she didn't wake me up. When I was younger, if my mom was in bed past 9, I would have went to make sure she was still alive because she always woke up early too. I just asked her though. I didn't yell at her or anything.

Well, she is only 5, but I have seen some cute cartoon alarm clocks. I could get her one, but I would still have to get up early to make sure she gets up.

by **Sam493** on Fri Oct 23, 2009 6:02 pm

no, one day shouldnt really hurt anything. but it would be a good idea to stop by the school and grab her assignments and reading materials.

by **Elizabeth764596** on Fri Oct 23, 2009 6:03 pm

Your alarm clock rang for 6 hours? No, don't take her to school, but you should call and explain her absence.

by **LisaMarie017** on Fri Oct 23, 2009 6:05 pm

I wouldn't bother.

by **Charm573118** on Fri Oct 23, 2009 6:06 pm

You need to call the school and explain her absence.

And then you need to see a doctor and find out why you didn't hear your alarm for 6 hours (funny, my clock radio will only ring for an hour), because even if you went to bed at midnight, you were sleeping for 12 hours. That's excessive.

by **Betty900** on Fri Oct 23, 2009 6:07 pm

ummmm, I can't believe you are asking that. But no. she will still be counted absent for the day anyway.

by **avi372** on Fri Oct 23, 2009 6:08 pm

I agree with Charm. Are you on some sort of medication? Maybe you need to change the dosage.

by **333974** on Fri Oct 23, 2009 6:13 pm

First of all call the school and tell them why she isn't in school. But don't bother taking her to school it's just one day.

by **MarjaniAskari919** on Fri Oct 23, 2009 6:16 pm

I would take her to school and I wouldn't believe her little story.
If you don't teach her disaplant she will do it again because she will think she can just stay home.

by **nelawala** on Fri Oct 23, 2009 6:16 pm

If she is a good student and there are no tests, I don't see why she cannot have a "personal health day".

Another thing, don't put the blame on your kid.Waking her up is your responsibility...not the other way around.but hey, shit happens.

Should I bother taking my daughter to school now?