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When I had younger children, we would just pull them from school on occasion. This did require a bit coordinating with homework, teachers etc, but they don't
by Winse 2y ago
When I had younger children, we would just pull them from school on occasion. This did require a bit coordinating with homework, teachers etc, but they don't have to be in school. On a more serious note, schools are there to serve you, be assertive about your children being yours, they do not belong to the state (at least in the USA).
- Freak_NL 2y agoYeah, that doesn't work in a lot of countries. I can be assertive all I want, but if I pull my child out of school without permission, I risk getting a call from the local child protection services and/or getting fined.
- PenguinCoder 2y ago_Whose_ permission is needed? You're their parent , that's all the "permissions" needed.
- l_h 2y agoIn the Netherlands (and other countries), you have something called "leerplicht" or obligatory education law, and have to ask the school for permission. The school is allowed to make an exemption for a maximum of 10 days, above that you need to contact the school attendance officer. This can only be provided if the reason falls under some specific types. If you want to take your children on a holiday outside the national holidays, you have to provide proof that this only a possibility during term time. You can read more about this at https://www.government.nl/topics/compulsory-school-attendance/exemptions-from-compulsory-school-attendance https://www.government.nl/topics/compulsory-school-attendanc...
- kleiba 2y agoIt's the same in Germany, plus home schooling is not permitted (except in some very specific circumstances).
- ahtihn 2y agoSchool isn't optional in a lot of European countries. Parents don't get to decide that their kids don't need to attend.
- BrandoElFollito 2y agoI live in a country that has laws that protect the children, this includes making sure they get an education. So now you are not free to do whatever you wish or force schools to teach the way you would like to. And this is great. And I also pulled my kids from school once or twice to get a better price on skiing but I am ashamed of myself.
- jagermo 2y agoParents don't always know best. There are countries where the child's right to education is seen as higher than the parent's right to do what they think is right.
- j45 2y agoIf kids are performing academically there isn’t much grounds for the school to stand on.
- BrandoElFollito 2y agoIf I am driving 200 km/h but did not have an accident there isn't much grounds for police to fine me. Law is not optional.
- HeyLaughingBoy 2y agoYou're not from around here, are you :-)
- j45 2y agoI meant to be referring to pulling kids out of school randomly .. nothing to do with speeding. My comment appears to have ended up under the wrong post :)