Wondering if your little one is genuinely unwell or just trying to dodge a day at school? Here are ten telltale signs that could indicate your child is putting on an act…
- Once you reluctantly agree to keep them home because their cough might be catching, they instantly cheer, “Hooray! No homework for me today!”
- When you glance over and catch them racing to the kitchen, clutching something behind their back, only to find out it’s a stash of Every Flavor Jelly Beans from a recent birthday bash. Yes, they’d rather munch on the dubious barf flavor jelly beans than a proper snack.
- They seem to enjoy a game called “Make Little Sister Scream Her Face Off” far too much.
- You head downstairs to grab some laundry, only to find them performing acrobatics, standing on their head in the staircase. In the staircase!
- During lunch, they devour an astonishing amount of food—more than you do—and then sweetly ask if they can have their Every Flavor Jelly Beans as dessert.
- They frequently come up to you, let out a loud fart, and burst into fits of laughter. Just like any ordinary day.
- When you suggest taking a picture to remember this “sick day,” they break into a spontaneous dance routine on the floor.
- If you mention they should relax, they interpret that as sitting in a chair for about 10 seconds. At the 15-second mark, they’ve snatched your phone and are busy taking selfies with a dumbbell on their head.
- Instead of napping, they can’t stop belting out “Do You Want To Build A Snowman?” in a high-pitched voice.
- When you finally check on them after some quiet time, you’re met with a scene that looks like a tornado hit their room. Toys, puzzles, and even the contents of their underwear drawer are strewn everywhere. They glance at your shocked expression and say, “I know, I know. I’ll be back to school tomorrow.”
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In summary, discerning whether your child is genuinely sick or just trying to get out of school can be tricky. Keep an eye out for these signs, and trust your instincts!