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When your child brings home germs from school, they’ll spread like wildfire throughout the house. Don’t waste your energy trying to isolate them from their siblings. Whether it’s the next day or several days later, everyone—including dad and possibly even the family pet—will catch it.
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Just as the rest of the family starts to recover, you will inevitably fall ill. It’s a cruel twist of fate. Despite feeling terrible, you’ll still be responsible for cooking, cleaning, and caring for everyone who seems oblivious to your own misery. Because let’s face it: moms are never truly allowed to be sick.
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Your child will get sick at the absolute worst times. Maybe you’re at the salon finally getting that long-awaited haircut, and the school calls to say your child just threw up during Show-and-Tell. Or perhaps you’re in a crucial meeting at work when the daycare informs you of a lice outbreak and requests an immediate pick-up. Your child will never fall sick when you’re lounging in your pajamas with Netflix.
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You will almost always make the wrong decision about whether your child should stay home or go to school. When they’re dramatically moaning about not feeling well, it’s hard to tell if they really need a day off. But an hour later, they’ll be bouncing around the house like a pinball.
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Some children might take their medicine without a fuss, but those kids are as mythical as unicorns. Your little angel will likely put up a fierce fight, flailing and screaming as you try to administer the medicine. Even if you manage to get it in, there’s a high chance it’ll be spit right back out, covering both of you in the process. Trying to disguise the medication in their favorite drink or dessert? Good luck with that—it’ll only work once.
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In 99% of cases, a trip to the doctor will be a waste of time. You’ll end up hearing that it’s just a virus or a common cold while you’ve been stuck in a waiting room for hours with a bunch of other cranky kids. This is after you’ve wrestled with your child to get through the examination.
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Regardless of how many times you’ve gone through the pointless doctor visits, you will go again. You’ll want to avoid feeling like an uncaring parent. Afterward, you’ll pamper your child for the rest of the day, only to send them back to school shortly after—while you’re left grappling with whatever illness you picked up during the visit.
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In summary, parenting when your child is sick is often a chaotic and unpredictable journey filled with shared germs, second-guessing choices, and the inevitable spread of illness throughout the household.