Let’s be real for a moment: there are days when my eight-year-old daughter genuinely looks unwell, but then there are those times when I’m pretty sure she’s just trying to dodge school. Here are ten telltale signs that your little one might be putting on an act rather than battling a bug:
- Once you reluctantly say they can stay home because that cough might be contagious, they burst out with, “Awesome! No homework for me today!”
- You catch a glimpse of them dashing down the hall with something hidden behind their back. Upon investigation, you find they’ve snuck a stash of Goblin Gummy Worms from a recent birthday party. Who knew they were craving candy instead of soup?
- They are fully engaged in “Make Little Brother Scream at Top Volume,” a game that seems to have no end.
- You head downstairs to grab laundry, only to find them attempting a headstand on the stairs. Yes, the stairs.
- At lunchtime, they devour more food than you, and right after, they sweetly ask if they can indulge in a dessert of Goblin Gummy Worms.
- Throughout the day, they pop in for a quick fart and giggle session, just like any normal day.
- You suggest taking a picture to document their “sick day,” and suddenly they break into an impromptu dance routine on the floor.
- When you propose they should take it easy, they interpret “relax” as sitting down for all of ten seconds. At the fifteen-second mark, they’ve commandeered your phone and are attempting selfies with a plush dinosaur on their head.
- Instead of napping, they belt out “Let It Go” in an impressively high pitch, clearly not feeling too poorly.
- After a suspiciously long silence, you sneak into their room for a check-up, only to find it looks like a tornado hit. Toys, clothes, and books are strewn everywhere! They glance at you and say, “I know, I know. I’ll go back to school tomorrow.”
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In summary, detecting whether your child is genuinely unwell or just using their “sickness” as an excuse for a day off can be tricky. Look for these signs to help you decide whether to keep them home or send them back to school!