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Letter: Parents responsible for kids’ attendance

In regard to giving “prizes” to children to not miss school days: Isn’t it the parents’ responsibility to see that their children get to school? What is next? Prizes for turning up at work every day?

Judy Kees, Pasco

This story was originally published September 23, 2016 at 4:29 AM with the headline "Letter: Parents responsible for kids’ attendance."

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