My child may never earn a perfect attendance award. I'm fine with that.
Source: Business Insider ·
As a parent, I think perfect-attendance awards send kids the wrong message. I rather the schools reward effort instead of an unbroken streak.
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The author said her child (not shown) probably won't ever get a certificate for perfect attendance, and she doesn't think anyone should.FatCamera/Getty ImagesSometimes I have to take my child out of school for healthcare appointments.Perfect attendance can depend on health, access to care, and whether a parent can leave work.I'd rather schools reward kids for showing up after hard times than for perfect attendance.Whenever I schedule an appointment during the school day, I feel guilty.I ask for their latest available appointment. If that doesn't work, I pull up the school calendar. Then I start doing the ridiculous parent math: How long is the drive? What class will my child miss? Can I get them back before the final bell? Is there some magical way to make a 10:30 appointment happen without blowing up half the school day? Usually, there isn't. So I take the appointment.I'm a mother in rural North Carolina. Healthcare providers aren't always five minutes down the road, and…