According to SVT Väst, the assessment of granting leave outside school holidays is individual, meaning the principal must consider several circumstances regarding the student applying for leave. Examples of circumstances considered include the student's previous attendance, the length of the leave, and the purpose of the trip. Fredrik Höggärde, principal at Höjdenskolan in Färgelanda, highlighted the distinction in purposes, stating, 'Should one go on a recreational trip or a funeral?
' Commenters reflect varied perspectives. L-G noted that in the past, there was no chance to get leave outside holidays, and families couldn't afford luxury vacations, so it wasn't a problem, adding that it has become more common to travel in recent years, and most people want to travel at least once a year, but it's difficult to be the only child in a class who doesn't get to go on an international vacation due to poor finances. ' JanPeter argued that leave should be granted for a relative's funeral, but otherwise, one should stick to the holidays.
Should one go on a recreational trip or a funeral? There is a huge difference.
L commented that leave should generally not be granted for vacations, only for events like funerals, and the student should be required to attend holiday school instead, adding, 'School attendance is mandatory. ' Maja Lärare described the issue as more complicated than it seems at first glance, noting that at their school, no leave is granted for pure vacation, and parents often report sick absence and travel anyway. Simon countered that those with high absence might need real leave the most, and it's absurd for a high school teacher to say all are denied outside holidays, adding that not all parents can take leave during holidays or have that opportunity.
Simon concluded that it can be balanced if the student takes responsibility for school even while on vacation.
I went to school in the 1950s and 1960s, and there was no chance to get leave except during holidays. My family couldn't afford to go on any 'luxury vacation' with skiing or other things, so for me, it was no problem not to be free. In my class, no one tried to get leave, there was plenty to do at 'home base' both summer and winter.