should i skip night school so i can take my son out for his "first" halloween?

Question

I will be in night school on halloween, but this is the first year he will be going out in a costume. He will only be 17 months, but seeing as this is his first, and i want to be there, do you think it's worth it? My teacher says he's skipping out to take his girls out...i suppose i could arrange to get the notes from someone else. what would you do?

Answer 1

It depends :
A) is there a grade for class attendance/participation and if so how much of the course grade is it?
B) how many weeks is the night class or classes ? say it's a 12 week course and u only miss one night of 12 that isnt as bad as if it was a 5 week course
C) check out the local burbs - some do trick or treating on the weekend before (or just after depending on the date) halloween. that way you could do both though the trick-or-treating wouldnt be on halloween eve
D) make plans to have someone get you a copy of their notes if u dont make the class BUT wait until the day of to see what the weather is gonna be like? if it's going to be really really cra**y why drag your kid and yourself out ... won't be a positive memorable night if it's pouring rain and/or cold.
E) lot of drunks and bars where u will be on the night of the 31st? then opt for the class

i'd base my own decision on the above *if i had to*- my one and only kiddle will be 14.5 months for trick-or-treating ... took her last year to a few houses on sunday 2-4 pm when our burb had it. this year going to take her to a sat night (28th i think?) outing; then burb 2-4 sunday afternoon. not going to bother dealing with drunks on the road the night of the 31st.

Answer 2

I would skip school. Halloween is too much fun to miss and school will be there the next day. Your son is 17 months thats a great age to start trick or treating. Have fun and it must be ok if the teacher is skipping school too lol

Answer 3

That is a toughie! Both are very important! I might catch alot of crap for saying this but... I would take your son trick or treating....one night of class can be made up, his first Halloween can't be.
Another option would be to see if there is a beggars night in your area (where trick or treat is done the night b4) or if your local mall offers trick or treat at an earlier time.

Answer 4

If the teacher isn't going to be there, I guess it might not be so bad. What will you be missing, do you know?

I was originally going to say wait until next year. A 17 mos old won't last more than a couple of houses and may be overwhelmed or scared by the whole thing.

Answer 5

I can't say I never skip class, but is your son even old enough to understand Halloween? If he were in grade school, I would understand, but it might be a wasted effort on your part this year.
Why not just schedule him a play date with a friend instead?

Answer 6

I didn't go out with my kids on Halloween cuz I had to work and I regret it. Yes skip the class, they won't remember but you will. They are only little once right? Go for it.

Answer 7

Go to school so you get get a job and afford to be there when you child can remember. This year you are really doing it for yourself. Your child want understand trick-or-treating,and can't eat most of the candy anyway. Find a party at church or a community center that might be at a time you can enjoy dressing you child up and letting him be with other children,it might also be less frighten to him.

Answer 8

I think you should skip night school. And if the teachers not even going to be there well whats stoping you.lol Its your sons 1st time and i think you should be there and your right you can alwayz get the notes from someone else.

Answer 9

At 17 months, I don't think your presence is quite as significant. If your kid was 3 or 4, I might say skip class.

Answer 10

Yes skip!!! or say your sick, this is your child though an education is much important. Even though he won't remember I say take him out! My son is gonna be a rooster for halloween!