To sick to go to school

So my 11 year old daughter is too sick to go to school. She does have a cold, but I think she can go. Do I force the issue? I think the real reason is that she is ashamed of the bridge we made for her class project. I think it is great, but some of the other kids are better! I am home with her, and I love the time together, but I have to think of her future. O well, that is my first blog. They can only get better from here.