I too think you should take the whole day off, regardless of what the daycare parents are asking. It's a family member, and you might be more emotional than you think. Also, I too think you'd be spending the whole time watching the time instead of concentrating on what you're there for.

When I was in college, my great-grandma died right before finals week. When I found out when the funeral was, I immediately emailed my professor. I got back a blank response. And I emailed the grad assistant and didn't receive a response. So, I had to leave the funeral to drive 2 hours back to my college town and go take my final. I should be over it, but it still upsets me that I had to watch the time and leave when I should have been able to be with my family.

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