Missing 100 Days of School. A True Story. 

by ParentCo. April 22, 2016

When your parents are drug addicts, school is optional. My parents didn’t make me attend, so I chose not to. My parents accepted any excuse for why I didn’t want to go to school on any given day. It didn’t matter if I said I was sick or just wanted to stay home. They spent their days trying to find drugs and didn’t care how I spent my time, as long as I stayed out of their way.
Source: Missing 100 Days of School | True Story | OZY


ParentCo.

Author



Also in Conversations

prego expo
Connecting a Global Village of Parents at Prego Expo

by Hannah Howard

Parenting is a million times better when we’re together. At Prego Expo, the community that we work so hard to nurture online came together irl—and it was remarkable.

Continue Reading

Benefits of Taking a Digital Detox Weekend
Benefits of Taking a Digital Detox Weekend

by Jack Shaw

If you feel a little guilty, it may be time for a family screen-free weekend. There are many benefits of a digital detox. Here's how to give it a try.

Continue Reading

mother holding kid hand teaching chopping tomato
The Meal Planning Routine that Feeds my Family Week after Week

by Katelyn Denning

Your meal-planning routine has the potential for a large return on investment. Here are a few universal steps that hold the key to a successful meal-planning.

Continue Reading