I would take my kids out. I think school systems neeed to get off their high-horse because for most its just not working. I guess the "experts" forget that a vacation is FAMILY TIME something which is being lost.
I think overall any trip to anywhere is an educational experience. For your child to travel to another location and see how other things are done is educational and broadens one's visions. Yet, teachers who have used lesson plans over and over for years find it hard to give a parent material to go on vacation.
I find Tina RN's problem totally out of line.
People are just missing the whole point of a vacation in this day and age. I agree school work should be made up, but the USA is losing its sense of time as a FAMILY which studies have found help our children!!!!

Dave