Thanks-be cats are not part of the education system in this country. Faking illness so you don't have to go to school is a fine art learned by children at a very early age here. And is highly variable in it's success, fully dependent upon the savvy of the average, early A.M., "Hurry up and get ready for SCHOOL, or you'll be late!" mother.

But just think...if CATS were involved, and are THAT good at hiding illness, and therefor, by reverse default, even BETTER at FEIGNING an anomaly of health, well, the "Rest would be history", as they say. There would be NO kitties showing up for school. Our whole education system would be in a shambles, and might even shutter-up permanently. THEN where would we be in the Math and Science ratings?
Sincerely, -S.P.I.F.K.A.K.E.S.*

_{*Society for the Prevention of Illness Faking Kitties in the American Knowledge and Educational System}