aahhhh...the debates of what is good parenting...gotta love it.
As an employee of a public school system and mental health professional, let me put in my two cents.
First off, I would believe that any one posting on the DIS forums are loving parents invested in the happiness of their children and families. We all spend time planning Disney trips, for Pete's sake! So no one should be accusing anyone of not keeping their children's best interest at heart.
Secondly, I agree with the majority of this thread that family trips, be it two, five or ten days together are definitely educational and essential to the well being of our young people.
My last point and then I'll quit, I promise. For those of us whose vacations are "told" to us, we don't get to choose, it can be very frustrating to have to go to WDW when the "masses" are there and when our spouses may not be able to take the same vacations. So, take it when you can get it! Life is short, spend the time with your children while they still want to spend time with you.
If that's an excuse to take my kids out of school...then my children are better for it, and I am better for it.