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What do you do when they're sick?

This is my first semester at a University. I am doing excellent in all of my classes, have only missed one so far due to my older son (I have 2 boys-almost 4 and 20 mons, I am 20) being sick. Now, I am on day two of missing whole days of classes because the younger one is sick. I just don't know what I can do.
I mean, do you find a babysitter who can come on short notice only when the children are sick? Do you just miss the classes?
I live with their father- we're not together, just too poor to live apart (and yes, it's hell) and he's in school as well, but he thinks his education is more important than mine and if anyone is going to miss class because of the children, it's me.
It's so frustrating and I have no idea what to do. I don't want to be living with the asshole forever, I want to graduate from school and have a good job...and going to to class now is part of it.
Thanks!

You could talk to your

You could talk to your professors and let them know. Most of the time if my kid is sick and I take him to the doctor, I get a doctor's note and show it to my profs and they are usually understanding.
  • By SkyKid45 at 02/17/2009 - 6:30am
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Luckily we have only had one

Luckily we have only had one sick kid semester, and it was over the weekend! If I cant find a babysitter on days that I have school, I have to skip class. That always really sucks. But I email my professors and let them know that I cant make it. I second Sky. Talk to your professors. They should be understanding. Let them know whats up. See if they can email you what they went over in class so that you don't fall behind. Or find someone in each of your classes that you can share notes with on days that you cant make it. Good luck!
  • By tyroneasaurus at 02/17/2009 - 3:13pm
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If Cae is not terribly sick

If Cae is not terribly sick I bring him to class with me. I ask at the beginning of the semester if it is okay. No one has ever said no.
  • By adcaela at 02/17/2009 - 6:19pm
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I get emails all the time

I get emails all the time from other students asking for notes from missed classes. We're able to send mass emails out to the whole class. If this is possible for you, try explain the situation with the children, and offer to return the favour for the person who gives you notes if they ever need to miss a day. I know it's not as good as actually being there, but it's better than nothing. Sorry your baby-daddy is such a bone-head. He should really split the missed time with you.
  • By Jube at 02/18/2009 - 12:55am
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When I went to school,

When I went to school, generally people did bring their kids to class with them if there kids were sick, or it was a PD Day or something like that...no one really complained.
  • By acrane86 at 02/18/2009 - 9:08am
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