The commenter's child is under 5 years old, so they attend day care. Day care facilities (private businesses) rightly don't permit sick children to attend unti

The commenter's child is under 5 years old, so they attend day care. Day care facilities (private businesses) rightly don't permit sick children to attend until they are not infectious. Paying $100 to avoid the loss of work (more than $100) is rational.