How do you decide if your kid is sick enough to stay home from school?

How do you decide if your kid is sick enough to stay home from school?
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My mom’s rule of thumb was if I wasn’t running a fever, contagious, or throwing up I went to school. And all-in-all I’m thankful for her not allowing me to stay home, make-up works a major PIA
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