Working Mothers and Back to School

Did You Skip Work to Take Your Child to Class?

September 11, 2009

Back-to-school jitters aren't only reserved for lil ones. Parents can be just as anxious as they prepare for the child's first day in a new classroom.

For working parents, the return to school often involves some calendar choreography to manage work commitments during the same time frame. But for many, it is well worth taking a vacation day to ensure that they can be there to see their tots off and pick them up at dismissal.

With most of the nation's schools back in session, did you take work off for the first day of school?

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LilaBo 3 years 36 weeks

my daughter goes to kindergarten next year, and even though i'm a teacher myself (in another district) , i will be taking the day off. i don't even care if i miss my first day of school... my sixth graders will get over it!

3 years 36 weeks

When I was working yes, the first day was always either completely taken off or at least I'd go in late and leave early to take and pick up. Now that I'm home, it's a given.

cheersdarlin916 3 years 36 weeks

I did not take the whole day off because my son is in 7th grade this year and he also had play rehearsal after school but I did get to work late because I made him a fancy breakfast and dropped him off. I mean I only have 5 more 'first days of school' left with him. I am going to make the most of them

cheersdarlin916 3 years 36 weeks

I did not take the whole day off because my son is in 7th grade this year and he also had play rehearsal after school but I did get to work late because I made him a fancy breakfast and dropped him off.I mean I only have 5 more 'first days of school' left with him. I am going to make the most of them

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