schools lose money if students don't show up. in california, it's a big deal if kids don't show up. they changed school because of holidays to make sure most parents were there. >> what is it? like 75 bucks? >> it happened to my brother. when we were in college wanted to play in the college world series and wanted to go leave class, once in a lifetime event. english teacher said if you go, you will fail. we left him home with my grandparents. >> they said it was funding issue. >> the teacher was being a jerk. >> in part, shouldn't you say should the school make exception? but the school would have to make exception for every father and mother leaves believes their family vacation more educational. >> it is almost all the time. >> that was not a vacation. >> i agree. >> you agree with what? >> this was a life lesson. they learned about patriotism. about overcoming tragedy. you know, about courage. they went to a place that had