Parents, do you try to avoid antibiotics for your children?

My ex called this morning to tell me our oldest son has a runny nose and wet cough. He wanted to take him to the doctor and get him on an antibiotic. I argued against that idea telling him that if he was still feeling miserable Monday I would take him in. With all the press they have received, I tend to want to avoid antibiotics if I possibly can. I’m wondering how other parents feel about antibiotics being prescribed to kids.