Should parents be fined for taking their children out of school for a holiday without permission?

Do you think schools should or should not issue fines to parents who take their children on holiday during term time without the permission of the headteacher?

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Do you think schools should or should not issue fines to parents who take their children on holiday during term time without the permission of the headteacher?

Should parents be fined for taking their children out of school for a holiday without permission?

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