THIS JUST IN GOOD-FOR-YOU NEWS, CUES AND REVIEWS SICK KID CONUNDRUM PHOTO BY THINKSTOCK With fall comes school. With school comes sick days. Yet a poll of almost 1,500 parents nationwide shows that parents don't agree about when to keep sick kids home. For example, 8 in 10 parents probably would not send their child to school with diarrhea, while only 6 in 10 parents would keep kids home after vomiting. Age also matters. Parents of high school students often weighed missed classwork or tests as important factors, while parents of young elementary school students were more likely to weigh health considerations. Some parents struggle to find someone to care for their sick child and can't miss work. If your child is vomiting or has diarrhea, do what you can to keep him or her home (and consider giving your pediatrician a call). It's best for both sick kids and their classmates. FALL 2017 33