Hmm... I skipped school a lot as a kid. I never even got a truancy charge. Maybe keep them home today. Schools are usually lenient enough to give kids a few days off for things like funerals and stuff.

EDIT: Though now that I think about it, someone mentioned shock and awe. Could be a memorable and valuable experience if they're old enough to remember.

I was in (pre)school when 9/11 happened. I was still too young to remember most of it though.

Hmm... I skipped school a lot as a kid. I never even got a truancy charge. Maybe keep them home today. Schools are usually lenient enough to give kids a few days off for things like funerals and stuff.

EDIT: Though now that I think about it, as someone mention shock and awe. Coild be a memorable and valuable experience if they're old enough to remember.

I was in (pre)school when 9/11 happened. I was still too young to remember most of it though.