If there’s time to give ample notice, it doesn’t really matter why we close, or close early. Most of my closures are so that I can go to rock concerts with my husband and our friends. I give plenty of notice, and don’t do it too often...one day maybe every 4-6 months. Do I ‘need’ to go? Does it make me unprofessional? I’ve also, with plenty of notice, taken a Friday off for no reason, other than to have a day to myself. I see providers being encouraged to do that to prevent burnout. I don’t see the difference....why do we get to decide for others what is an acceptable reason and what isn’t?

If she is springing it on parents last minute, then I would agree that it’s not the most professional thing to do. With notice, I don’t see an issue.

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