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My first move would be to talk to the other parents. I would not be surprised if one or more of them said "you can go if 'so-n-so's Dad says yes. Also I am looking at this from the point of a parent of a younger child who likes to say "Their Mom said they could go." when it's not true but I wouldn't completely trust the kid. Besides - if the other parents DID say yes then maybe they can explain their reasoning to you - if there's something special going on that day for one of them or something.
Next up - if talking to the other parent did not convince you then don't feel the pressure to do it. You could even drive to school first thing to check on your kid too. Tell the other parents of your decision as well. It's possible they are thinking the same way as you. Don't let your kid strongarm you with the fear that they'll cut school anyway. Freshman or not - school is important. I can understand a break in the middle of everything like in February when there's no vacation in site but make sure you don't give them a day off just any old time. If they do take a day off they need to make up the homework they missed. You don't get a day off from work without a price to pay - they need to learn that now too.
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