Does your family travel during your time off from school? Have your parents ever let you miss a few days of school, or more, for a trip?
As travel has become more expensive and sites more crowded during peak seasons, such as summer break and the winter holidays, some budget-conscious families are vacationing during the off-season — and taking their children out of school to do so.
A recent Times article asks whether they should. What do you think? Is it OK for children to miss school for a family trip? Why or why not?
Tell us in the comments, then read the related article to see what others had to say.
Students 13 and older in the United States and Britain, and 16 and older elsewhere, are invited to comment. All comments are moderated by the Learning Network staff, but please keep in mind that once your comment is accepted, it will be made public and may appear in print.
