A mother has branded a petition calling for parents to be allowed to take children out of school for up to 10 days without fines as "selfish".

The campaign, which has garnered over 73,000 signatures, aims to reform current legislation that penalises families for term-time holidays.

The campaign calling for parents to be allowed to take children out of school for up to 10 days without fines has garnered over 73,000 signatures{ai:summary}<p>A mother criticized a petition seeking to allow parents to take children out of school for up to 10 days without fines, labeling it as "selfish." The campaign has received over 73,000 signatures and aims to change laws that currently penalize families for taking holidays during term time. #education</p>

WATCH: Campaign for 10 days holiday per term branded 'selfish'

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