I guess it's inconceivable to some that there are actually parents out there that do lie for their children whether it's calling in so they can stay home or calling about an incomplete assignment. To someone whose parents would never find that kind of behavior acceptable I guess I understand why they find no humor in the message and don't understand it.

I thought it was hysterical. I used to work in the attendance office in high school. Those girls with affluent parents had the most absenteeism. Did the hypocritical school care? No, because those parents pumped a lot of $$ into the school.

Did I ever not attend school because I simply didn't feel like it? Yes. I knew exactly how many days I could miss and still graduate. Irresponsible? Maybe. Did I graduate with honors? Yes

I would so love if my Mom could call in to my work and say I'm sick and still get paid for it. Even sick you still find a way to drag yourself work, even if you spend half the day with your head lying on the desk. Amazing what a motivator having the rent due is.