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I advised her to stay home and take care of herself, adding that we would get together the following week, when she was better. This is where matters went awry. My sick friend took great offense ...

When my first grader wakes up and says she doesn't feel like going to school, I let her stay home. Though it's only happened twice, I don't mind letting her have a mental health day. I want her to ...