the child IMO should learn to prioritize things.school muna dapat. im not saying spending time with her mother is not important, but the reason why her mother is working abroad is to give her a better future which includes education right?

i say, postpone the vacation after the exam, a day or two wouldnt hurt.
Reminds me of a relative of mine who prioritized school over almost anything else. Doesn't even attend the birthdays of siblings/parents dahil 'mag-aaral daw'. Kesyo may quiz, test, exams, etc. Pero ako nandun sa handaan kahit schoolmates naman kami! hehehehe.

Minsan talaga mahalaga ang family. Looking back, I never regretted spending time with family.