Kids and Glasto

[Torjunkies]

So,having been to the festival a fair few times,was wondering if you take kids out of school?

[grumpyhack]

Without school permission you may risk a fine.

How old are the kids?

[westwardhoboy]

You won't get "permission" and as above may end up with a fine. We have been through this several times. Not encouraging you to tell lies, but only way round it is to tell the school they are ill. Phone in the following day and say you are keeping them off till after the weekend due to (insert fake illness)

[artl]

Always told school - and now daughter does same with our grandkids - tells the teacher it is cultural experience. Never had an issue.

[rischbrit]

You won't get "permission" and as above may end up with a fine. We have been through this several times. Not encouraging you to tell lies, but only way round it is to tell the school they are ill. Phone in the following day and say you are keeping them off till after the weekend due to (insert fake illness)

[grumpyhack]

The reality is that for some kids it could be a great cultural experience. Others might just get dumped while their parents indulge in a week of hedonism.

Mind you, the same applies to adults.

To be sure, why not look instead for some more family-friendly festivals that don't clash with school term time?

Edited February 15, 2014 by grumpyhack

[Guest]

If the kids have a good attendance record there shouldn't be a problem. Personally speaking, I'm not in favour of encouraging my kids to lie.

Edited February 15, 2014 by tonyblair

[snoopyhill]

Always told school - and now daughter does same with our grandkids - tells the teacher it is cultural experience. Never had an issue.

Edited February 16, 2014 by snoopyhill

[sparklypseudonym]

I will have to consider this when my toddler is in school but am more likely to start going up on the Friday and leaving on the Sunday.