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caring: This past week my 3 year old son had strep throat. It is finally clearing up now, but I had to miss so much work to stay home with him.
human
This past week my 3 year old son caught strep throat. I ended up having to miss the entire week at work to stay home with him.
human
I'm sorry to hear that. I hope he is feeling better. 
human
He is, i hated missing work, but that the sort of thing a person has to do for their children.
human
It is. Taking care of sick child is hard. Missing work is also hard. The things we have to do for our children.