How to Fake Sick to Stay Home from School

Don't want to go to school today? You haven't done your homework the night before? Have a gym class today? Had a breakup? Or you're just feeling lazy? Maybe you don't want to go back to school after a short break? Or maybe you just don't like school? Here's how to fake sick so you can have the day off! 

Begin to show slight symptoms the night before. 

If you are planning on staying home the next day, tell your mom or dad that you don't feel well the night before.

1.    Don’t tell them too early the day before, because some illnesses tend to go away overnight as a stomach ache does. Aim for starting your symptoms after 6:30 P.M. or after dinnertime.

2.    If you've been ill before with a virus or bug, repeat those symptoms; it will seem less like you are faking. But remember that you can't get the same bug twice! If you've been to see someone who had a cold or some other illness, replicate those symptoms so it seems as though you caught it from them.

3.    Use blush or cheek stain. If you are planning on faking a fever or bad cold, use a bright pink blush or cheek stain on your cheeks and nose to make your face look flushed.

4.    Act slightly clumsy, as this will make you look ill or tired.

Don't do something you want to. 

Your parents will believe you more if you sacrifice something you like to do as well as the thing you don't like (school).

·         Don’t finish eating half of your favorite meal at dinnertime. When your parent(s) ask what's wrong, tell them that your stomach hurts. Make sure you hide snacks in your room so you can miss a meal so they think you are sick because you're "not feeling well.”

·         If you have plans with friends, cancel going out with them.

·         Ask to be excused from family time or don’t watch your favorite TV show.