Working Mothers

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I am a mother of an 11 year old and wife to a man with several medical conditions.  At my current company, we all get 5 days of sick time per year that is broken down by hours/minutes if necessary.  We are able to use the time to take children, husbands, wives, family members, yourself to the doctor as well as taking the time for a sick day (although these are not really allowed).  The only problem I have with this is that I have a rule at the office that if I were to call in sick, or as to leave early to take my son to the doctor today, it would be considered an unexecuted absence and I would eventually get into trouble if I do this more then a couple of times within 6 months.  Now, if one of my coworkers were to take time off for themselves or a family member, it is perfectly fine and no consequencies are taken.

I feel that a company should have rules that apply to everyone at virtually every level unless it is noted in a document for all to see so no one feels left out or confused by why they are in trouble for the same thing someone else has done and not gotten into trouble.