[stevekemp]

When I had a sick baby I could work from home quite happily, but after he grew to be a toddler or older I don't even try.

If my kid is sick I stay home and look after him, sure half the time they'll be sleeping/reading, but the other half the time its just constant interruptions and caring for him.

At least I'm lucky that I'm allowed about ten paid "care of sick child" days a year.