{
  "id": 5762896,
  "title": "My kids started school last week, and I pulled them out after the first day for a family trip. I don't regret it.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/my-kids-started-school-last-week-and-i-pulled-them-out-after-the",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-05T10:41:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/kids-missing-school-family-trip-travel-no-regrets-2026-9"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A mother decided to take her three children out of school just after it began for a family trip, a decision she didn't regret. They missed only two days of in-person classes and learned about history, nature, and family during their journey. The author planned a road trip to attend her brother's baby shower in Corona, California, the same week her children started school. Despite initial doubts, she ultimately decided to let them miss two days, as she believed some experiences were worth a few days away from school. The family visited the Channel Islands National Park, explored the islands, hiked, and saw dolphins. They also visited Santa Barbara and Montecito, learning about history, architecture, and environmental conservation. Lastly, they attended a baby shower, emphasizing the importance of family relationships.",
  "summary": "On just the second day of school, I pulled my kids out to go on a family trip. They learned about history, nature, and spent time with family.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}