As a parent, it can be challenging to discern whether your child is genuinely sick or simply trying to avoid school. Here are ten signs to help you identify if your little one is truly under the weather or just putting on a show.
- When you reluctantly agree to let them stay home due to a cough that seems contagious, their immediate reaction is to exclaim, “Yay! No homework for me today!” This enthusiasm can be a red flag.
- If you catch them making a snack run and notice they’re sneaking a bag of Every Flavor Jelly Beans (especially the infamous barf flavor) back to their room, it’s a clear sign they’re not feeling too ill.
- Their energy is still high if they’re engaged in games that involve scaring their younger siblings.
- You find them in precarious positions, such as standing on their head in the stairwell—an unlikely scenario for a truly sick child.
- If they consume a hearty lunch that surpasses your own appetite and then ask for dessert (like those jelly beans), they might be more interested in fun than in feeling unwell.
- Their typical behavior persists with playful antics, like farting and giggling throughout the day, suggesting they are not as sick as they claim.
- When you suggest documenting their day off, they break into a dance routine rather than exhibiting symptoms of illness.
- If your suggestion to relax leads to them sitting still for only a moment before they’re on your phone, taking selfies while balancing a weighted exercise ball, it indicates a lack of true sickness.
- The sound of them singing “Do You Want To Build A Snowman?” in an exaggerated falsetto while they should be napping is another sign of their playful spirit.
- Finally, when you check on them after a period of quiet and are met with a room that looks like it’s been hit by a tornado—Legos, toys, and clothing strewn everywhere—you might find them casually saying, “I know, I know. I’ll go back to school tomorrow.”
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In summary, discerning between genuine illness and playful antics in children can be tricky. By observing their behavior closely, you can better determine if they truly need a day off or if they’re just looking for a reason to avoid school.