Yes, and then he'll be in trouble with the school, and if it's a regular thing, trouble with the law. That's a way better plan

When I was 15 my high school would call my parents if I missed just one class.

Yeah the high school I'm from we perfected "bunking"....98% of the class still went to university

This one made me giggle and gag at the same time. That's impressive.

Flu Bomb 3 cloves of garlic - crushed 2-3 tablespoons honey Juice of 1 lemon 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger root Few drops of eucalyptus oil 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (add extra for teenagers deliberately trying to get sick) Mix all the ingredients together and store in fridge. Will keep indefinatly. Take 2 large tablespoons of mixture in 100 mls warm water at onset of cold/flu symptoms. Then 2 times a day while you have symptoms. Just the thought of taking the mixture makes you feel better. Your body will get better just to avoid taking it. It's the most revolting thing I have ever tasted but it works. You also want to avoid breathing on anyone who you want to maintain a good relationship with after as well. Once when our whole family was coming down with the flu, my father had an important Homecoming address he had to give. It was going to be televised and seen by thousands. He did not believe in our 'witches brew' as he called it, but he also needed his voice. He was completely cured by the weekend.

I have had that before. It works but it's truly horrible. It might be classed as cruel and unusual punishment if OP makes her son take it. Then again, if OP takes it as well, say at half strength, then she will feel better and her kid cannot complain.

Ick, I think I'll stick to taking Zinc when sick.