In case anyone is interested
Forty percent of NZ parents are comfortable with their child missing a week or more of classes each term, according to a new study. Happy Mum, Happy Child website founder Maria Foy talks through the issue of school absenteeism with Lisa Owen.
www.rnz.co.nz
IMO she didn't say much of importance, her children ask for mental health days, she's up front and honest with the school about abscences, the children have had about 3-4 weeks off this year due to illnesses, covid has created anxious children, she will keep her children off School if something stressful is coming up for them, cheap airfares are a legit reason to have time off school, as are family holidays.
Lisa asked her if there was not enough emphasis put on actually turning up to school. Maria avoided the answer