[mattdeboard]

Unfortunately if I encouraged my daughter to ignore school and pursue something she's passionate about, Child Protective Services would be here in short order.

[ekanes]

I think "ignore school" is less about minimum mandatory attendance and more about where you put your heart.

[mattdeboard]

That's exactly what I'm talking about too. I didn't even think about attendance. There are a lot of busybodies in this world who will think nothing of trying to ruin your life, or at least make it temporarily miserable, if they don't like what you're doing. ESPECIALLY if they don't like how you're raising your kid.

[zafka]

Your daughter is lucky to have a parent with a good sense of humor.

[mattdeboard]

Thanks, though "good" is subjective. (Especially here on HN.)