I know what you mean, i would have kept him too. I've also been on the other side. The parent with a demanding job and meetings and can't afford to take time off. It's hard being a parent now a days. I worked in a retail setting. I had limited sick days and vacation time. I also had limited people with keys, so if it wasn't me... who else would open the store?

I am guilty of giving my child tylenol before drop off... I'll admit it. But I always told the provider.

And this is why I now stay home with my kids.