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Parents may dread the day school is called off. It means more work, daytime supervision, and maybe an unplanned day off for the parent, too. But even if they’re a pain in the neck, a new Harvardstudy says the risk of accidents outweighs the small chance that you’ll unnecessarily canceling school. Translation: if a snowstorm turns into a mere dusting, it’s still wise for administrators to be cautious.
Are we being wimps about snowstorms? Is an abundance of caution a good thing? Are you sick of making arrangements for your kids? Would you declare a “family snow day” if it meant ensuring you and the kids don’t have a scary commute? Jim Braude and Margery Eagan polled listeners about their personal snow policies.
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