For most teenagers, school can be a very frightening specter. This is why sometimes truancy is the best gift they can give themselves. You want to skip school but don't know how? Take it easy, you just need to hone your creativity and prepare yourself to accept the risks. Want to know more detailed information? Read on for this article!
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Method 1 of 4: Faking Illness
Step 1. Prepare your scenario
If you want to pretend you're sick, at least tell your parents that you didn't feel well a few days earlier. Trust me, your scenario will feel more convincing if you show the symptoms a few days before your truant day.
- To fake a stomach ache, say that it looks like you ate something unhygienic in the school cafeteria.
- To fake a runny nose or cold, say that your throat has been itchy for the past few days.
- Make your acting more convincing by waking up in the middle of the night and complaining to your parents about your pain. You can repeat the symptoms of a stomachache or runny nose that you have shown before or simply say, "I'm not feeling well, here." or "I think I'm sick, okay.".
Step 2. Wake up "sick"
Get up later than usual, then tell your parents that you don't feel well. Act like you really feel sick.
- Walk slowly as if all the muscles in your body feel sore. Don't brush your messy hair after you wake up.
- If you fake a runny nose or fever, cough or sneeze occasionally and explain that you feel dizzy afterward. If you're faking stomach pain symptoms, rub your stomach and complain about how it hurts.
- Don't eat too much at breakfast. People who are sick will generally lose their appetite.
Step 3. Fake a fever
Your parents will definitely check your temperature because fever is generally a disease that cannot be faked. To reassure them, make sure your body reaches the right temperature.
- Before your parents touch your forehead, heat a wet washcloth in the microwave for 30 seconds. Remember, make sure the temperature of the cloth is not too hot and end up hurting your forehead! After that, compress your forehead with the hot towel for a few minutes; This process is effective at increasing your body temperature while making your forehead feel hot to the touch.
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Boil the water on the stove (this method is not recommended for minors), then pour the boiling water into the dishwasher. After the steam comes out, hold your face close until it feels hot. This method will increase the temperature on the face area and make your skin feel moisturized when exposed to room temperature.
Do not put your face directly near a fire, stove, or boiling water. Your skin could burn from it!
- Warm the thermometer by placing it between your palms and rubbing it vigorously, at least until it reaches 37-38°C (don't go any higher or you risk being taken to the hospital). You can also run the thermometer with hot water until it reaches the desired temperature.
Step 4. Pretend to be strong at first, then give up after
If your parents offer you not to go to school, don't immediately accept their offer. Act as if skipping school is a very tough decision for you.
- Think for 1-2 minutes and then say, "But I want to go to gym class.". After a while, say again, "But now that I think about it, I don't think I can afford to go to school."
- If your parents let you play truant, congratulations! It means you are free to do whatever you want.
Step 5. Keep your acting to make the situation seem more convincing
Even if you manage to skip school, make sure you pretend you're not feeling well (at least when your parents are around).
- Act like you've been really sick all morning, then pretend you're getting better with time.
- The next day, act like you're still not feeling well but strong enough to go to school.
Method 2 of 4: Sneaking Out of School
Step 1. Know the risks
Most schools have CCTV cameras, security guards, and picket teachers who are always on guard at the gate or around the school. Before doing so, be aware that this method carries a very high risk!
Read school rules before skipping school; make sure you are also ready to accept the consequences if caught
Step 2. Leave school at the right time
If you want to be truant, make sure you sneak out at a safe time (at least at those times, no one will notice you're not in class). Try going out during class changes or lunch breaks so that you are disguised by the crowd.
- Sneaking out in the morning was probably too dangerous and risked getting caught; especially since at these hours, ideally all students will enter – not exit – the school gates.
- Try to stay in your first class (at least so your teacher can see you), then sneak off at changing times. You can also do it during breaks!
Step 3. Make sure you always observe the time
Don't make your parents and teachers suspicious just because you're not where you should be at certain hours. When ditching, make sure you always look at the clock to see how much time you have left.
- Allocate time to put on your uniform (if you have time to change into a casual shirt) and make sure you get back to school at least before the school bell rings.
- Make sure you still show up during school hours (especially if you're coming home by bus or your parents are picking you up). If a teacher asks where you are, simply tell them that you have to go to the toilet because you have a stomach ache. Make sure your teacher doesn't tell your parents about your absence from class!
Method 3 of 4: Making Up Excuses
Step 1. Pretend you haven't finished your homework
In the morning, pretend to panic because you haven't finished the schoolwork that has to be submitted that day. If necessary, act like you want to cry while rushing to complete the task. If your parents see that you are very panicked and upset, they will likely take pity on you and let you leave school to complete your homework.
This strategy does not apply to all parents. Some parents will even take their children to school so that they are aware of the risks of neglecting assignments and not repeating the same mistakes next time
Step 2. Pretend you missed the bus or shuttle
If your parents never drive you to the bus or shuttle bus waiting area, pretending you missed the bus will generally keep you from going to school that day. Walk very slowly towards the waiting area for the bus, or try to hide until your bus leaves and return home afterward.
- You could also be intentionally late (but make sure your actions aren't too obvious), then run after the bus or shuttle as if you didn't want to be left behind. After that, show a sad face because you missed the bus. If the rest of your school's students don't live near you, you can wander around the compound first so your parents don't find out. But if the situation doesn't allow it, go home and put on a sad face, then tell your parents that you missed the bus.
- If your parents are very strict, are still home after you leave for school, or are prone to coming home in the middle of the day, be smart about hiding so they don't know you're still home.
- Know the risks! If your neighbors see that you missed the school bus or shuttle, they are more likely to tell your parents about it.
Step 3. Change your parents' alarm
This step is actually very easy if you do it carefully; but remember, the risk is also not kidding. You could get caught or even make your parents late for work.
- Take your parent's cell phone or alarm clock while they are sleeping and set the alarm back 1-2 hours (if your parents set the alarm at 6am, push it back to 7 or 8am). After that, return it right where you took it. When the alarm goes off, your parents will most likely panic because you're late for work and (likely) don't have time to drive you to school.
- If only one of them set the alarm, you only need to change the alarm on one phone or clock. Meanwhile, if your parents both set alarms, make sure you change them both.
Method 4 of 4: Making Your Screenplay Look Convincing
Step 1. Fake the permission letter from your parents
Your school naturally wants to know why you didn't go to school. Therefore, try to make a letter of permission as if it was written by your parents.
- Choose a reason that sounds convincing; For example, you have to attend a funeral, see a dentist, or are grieving that your pet recently died.
- Instead of writing it manually, type the permission letter. Be careful, your handwriting will likely not look like adult handwriting, making it difficult to convince your teacher. In addition to seeming more official, the typed permit also feels more convincing.
Step 2. Tell us what you do when you play truant and make sure your teacher can hear you
Try to make up convincing details; what happened, who you met, and how you felt when you were absent. After that, share your writing with your friends when you know your teacher can hear it.
Tell us how sad it was to see dozens of people crying at a funeral or how boring it was when you had to wait for your teeth to be cleaned at the dentist
Step 3. Ask your teacher for a substitute assignment to catch up
Most teachers know that their students play truant to avoid doing their homework; this is why they will be surprised if you ask for a replacement assignment the next day. In their eyes, you will also look more responsible if you do it.
To be more convincing, act as if you really want to do the task, even if (of course) you don't think so
Tips
- If your parents are in a bad mood, they will likely have a hard time convincing you that you are sick. Therefore, make sure they are in a good mood before you decide to fake an illness.
- If caught, don't overreact and tell the truth about the situation. Lying will only get you in bigger trouble. After all, if you tell the truth, it's likely that your sentence will be reduced.
- If you're not good at acting, try turning off the alarm on your phone or alarm clock. If you wake up late and your parents ask why, tell them that your alarm went off automatically or that it didn't go off at its proper time. If your parents always wake you up, say that you fall back asleep as soon as they wake you (remember, this method really depends on your parents' behavior and how much you want to skip the day).
- Make sure you plan a compelling scenario (or at least, know the risks); if caught, your parents will have a hard time trusting you again in the future.
- Rub your head to make it look like you have a fever.
- Don't get out of bed.
- Make sure your parents are not the type of person who gets stressed easily; if they panic or stress easily, you are more likely to be forced to take medication.
Warning
- The tips above cannot be practiced if you are homeschooled.
- Be careful, habitual truancy can get you expelled from school. It's best not to be truant if the situation is not really an emergency.
- If you're experiencing bullying or similar problems at school, realize that truancy isn't going to solve your problem. Instead of doing it, try telling a trusted adult about the real situation.
- If you're still in elementary or middle school, don't ever wander alone on the streets.
- Don't keep playing truancy or you and your parents will have serious legal consequences.
