I really believe this is an individual choice for each parent and child. For me personally, I continue to take my DD10 out of school for our vacations becasue that is when it works best for us. Last year, it was 17 days for the year. I have to say the school has been great about it- really not many barriers. We are very responsible for her work, and have done much homework while on vacation during rest periods. She has gotten and continues to get straight A's and learning comes easy for her, perhaps I would feel differently if it didn't.
That said- I cannot tell you how important I think it is to see the "big picture" in life. I work in a hospital and see tragedy every day, in adults and children who never thought they would have such a limited time on this earth. My theory is you never know what tomorrow will bring, or if it even will come, so you need to live delibertely. I don't believe one should only live for today, but realize the importance of making memories and being together.
It makes me incredibly sad when I hear these patients saying " I wish I had..."
So I am trying not to wish anything and just do it. If that means taking my child out of school to make it happen- so be it. In my view, on the life importance scale, time together as a family at WDW or anywhere else will always win.
That said- I cannot tell you how important I think it is to see the "big picture" in life. I work in a hospital and see tragedy every day, in adults and children who never thought they would have such a limited time on this earth. My theory is you never know what tomorrow will bring, or if it even will come, so you need to live delibertely. I don't believe one should only live for today, but realize the importance of making memories and being together.
It makes me incredibly sad when I hear these patients saying " I wish I had..."
So I am trying not to wish anything and just do it. If that means taking my child out of school to make it happen- so be it. In my view, on the life importance scale, time together as a family at WDW or anywhere else will always win.