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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2020 15:38:14 GMT
DS has a skateboarding event tonight, probably 20 or so kids there between the ages of 9 and 17. (indoor skate park) They have not cancelled...would you let your kid still go? Are you canceling any of their play dates (if they are younger) or still letting them go to parties, dances (assuming the school hasn't already shut those down) ect...
He REALLY wants to go, but I am conflicted. Thoughts? What are other parents doing with teens that like to congregate?
Edited to add that I cancelled the skate event on our end, but others are still going. Including one of my best friends and her son, who thinks I am now crazy. I tried to explain that it was about more than me. Sigh.
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Post by J u l e e on Mar 13, 2020 15:42:09 GMT
Yep. My daughter had plans to go to a trampoline park with friends. I think the other parents shut that down before I even had a chance to weigh in on it.
Her school has canceled their spring play practice, spring dance, mother daughter banquet - pretty much everything other than prom and graduation so far (scheduled in May).
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Post by myboysnme on Mar 13, 2020 15:46:24 GMT
I would not cancel but I am not your target audience. My DS and DDIL have prohibited me from taking the baby to any of her activities or taking her out with my friends for lunch. I think that is a bit much, because really, if one person exposes you then you are exposed. Does the chance of someone having the virus increase in a larger group? Yes, but who is that person? I feel like we can protect ourselves with common sense, but I am increasingly in the minority.
Schools around here have begun to shut down.
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Post by LeaP on Mar 13, 2020 15:51:25 GMT
I would cancel your event. It is indoors and physical. myboysnme I think your DS and DDIL are being wise. Look at what happened in Italy. |
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Post by Country Ham on Mar 13, 2020 15:53:39 GMT
I would let mine go.
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Post by busy on Mar 13, 2020 16:00:30 GMT
We canceled DS’s birthday party. Laser tag and arcade seems like a bad idea right now.
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Post by myshelly on Mar 13, 2020 16:01:01 GMT
It’s time for everyone to stay home.
Do your part to flatten the curve.
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Post by tc on Mar 13, 2020 16:03:29 GMT
I'm conflicted at the moment. I had scheduled my DS's birthday party for April 18th. Invites haven't gone out yet. I'm wondering if I should cancel. We were going to invite his whole class and a couple of other friends.
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Post by SabrinaP on Mar 13, 2020 16:04:38 GMT
It’s time for everyone to stay home. Do your part to flatten the curve. I agree with this. I don’t think it’s about panicking or worrying as much as it’s about containment. My family plans to stay in as much as we can. |
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Post by Linda on Mar 13, 2020 16:04:44 GMT
DD13 doesn't have any upcoming events/activities until the end of the month living history event - that has been cancelled as of this morning. We had tentative plans to go to the zoo next week (spring break) - we're postponing.
DD19 is still getting together with friends this weekend but they've moved it to one of their houses instead of meeting somewhere public. I think her plans to go with friends to the rodeo tonight are still on - they plan on social distancing (friend is wheelchair bound temporarily post-surgery so they'll be in accessible seating not the bleachers which should help I hope). Personally I would be skipping the rodeo but...
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Post by Rainy_Day_Woman on Mar 13, 2020 16:09:48 GMT
We have DS's birthday on Sunday which we are keeping on. Its mainly just family anyhow and it's just at my husband's kickboxing gym which will be closed at the time.
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Post by hockeyfan06 on Mar 13, 2020 16:11:44 GMT
We have asked our son to stop going to our local gym to workout. He works out almost everyday. He agreed.
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Post by Belle on Mar 13, 2020 16:13:16 GMT
Yes, my kids are staying home. No hanging out at friends houses, sleepovers etc. They are allowed to FaceTime as much as they want, as late as they want, or play online video games with their friends. School is cancelled for the next 6 weeks so a I told them they could have yesterday and today off but Monday we start doing some school work (Khan Academy, reading books etc) and getting up by 9am.
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Post by janamke on Mar 13, 2020 16:17:10 GMT
Yes, I'd cancel. It's not about my kids so much as the greater good. The sooner people realize this the better off we will all be.
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Post by used2scrap on Mar 13, 2020 16:18:56 GMT
Ugh dd went to the beach yesterday with 3 friends from school/track team. They’ve been around each other for months, and were outside, so I figured why not. Then she happily tells me when they get back that they went out to dinner! 🤦♀️ She’s on lockdown now.
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Post by rickmer on Mar 13, 2020 16:25:34 GMT
i am just happy DS's hockey season has been cancelled.... for selfish reasons, mainly because i am sick of driving all over the greater city area in rush hour traffic in shit weather to get to a rink for 6:45pm on a wednesday.
other DS did have his hip hop class last night... but only 3 kids in the class and it's a huge studio. i suspect the dance school will close in the next couple of days.
kids are with me first half of march break - will definitely be sticking close to home. they can stare at screens til their eyes bleed but no.... not gonna have any social activities for now.
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Post by jubejubes on Mar 13, 2020 16:27:20 GMT
It must be very hard for people with younger kids. They are so used to being social.
I'm a grandma and am trying my best to help my family with children. I understand the extra stress of having the kids at home, so I am making meals, have the gkids with me (I live alone) one on one with me, at my place. My condo has an indoor pool and exercise workout room. Everything is wiped down, sanitized after every use. Not much equipment but fine for the teenager. I have plenty of food and ingredients to make cookies, Easter Bread and other meals, so Oma Cooking School will be in full session. I am trained in Food safety handling and am using all the protocols that are to be used.
I use a "barrier", such as a sleeve or paper when pressing any buttons in the elevator, as requested by the condo board. Our building supers are being extra vigilant with the cleaning of common areas.
I have plenty of extra scrapbook supplies that will be used for craft activities, a good way to reduce my scrap supplies. 
I am generally a home-body and also have plenty of quilt fabric to be made into quilt tops. I have yarn and needles and want to learn to knit, so You Tube will be my friend.
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Post by sleepingbooty on Mar 13, 2020 16:30:46 GMT
An article on The Atlantic had experts weigh in on practical matters and it was recommened to cancel everything, basically, even gathering with friends. If you are in agreement with one other family that you will continue to socialise together and together only (no other people for either family), you may proceed. It's one of those instances where you need to create a bubble of trust. But otherwise, cancel. This isn't the right time. Flatten the curve, ride it out in the intimacy of your home and immediate family.
Take it from someone who's been self-confining for a week now: it's no fun but it's totally doable. You adapt and create a new schedule to keep yourself busy and feeling energised in your home. Board games, Skype, podcasts, The Great Courses Plus, reading, catching up on movies, etc. But no IRL socialising.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2020 16:43:19 GMT
n article on The Atlantic had experts weigh in on practical matters I just read this article and it really ticks me off that DS's school just emailed us saying they would not close unless the MN Department of Health specifically told them they had to. This is a public school. Seems like the MN Dept of Health is in direct conflict with what the CDC and experts are saying. This is also the reason I am not allowed to work remotely right now, even though I technically could. We can only work remote if the MN Department of Health mandates it. Grrrrrrr....again, directly against what the CDC said. I cancelled the skate event on our end, but others are still going. |
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Post by zella on Mar 13, 2020 16:51:45 GMT
Yes, I'd cancel. It's not about my kids so much as the greater good. The sooner people realize this the better off we will all be. THIS! It's not just about you, your family and your kids. It's about containment and flattening the curve. My granddaughter's birthday party has been cancelled which is a tough hit for a soon-to-be 6 year old, but necessary. |
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Post by jubejubes on Mar 13, 2020 16:59:14 GMT
n article on The Atlantic had experts weigh in on practical matters I just read this article and it really ticks me off that DS's school just emailed us saying they would not close unless the MN Department of Health specifically told them they had to. This is a public school. Seems like the MN Dept of Health is in direct conflict with what the CDC and experts are saying. This is also the reason I am not allowed to work remotely right now, even though I technically could. We can only work remote if the MN Department of Health mandates it. Grrrrrrr....again, directly against what the CDC said. I cancelled the skate event on our end, but others are still going. You can only do what you can do, to keep you & your family "bubble" safe. Peace be with you. |
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Post by sleepingbooty on Mar 13, 2020 17:02:47 GMT
n article on The Atlantic had experts weigh in on practical matters I just read this article and it really ticks me off that DS's school just emailed us saying they would not close unless the MN Department of Health specifically told them they had to. This is a public school. Seems like the MN Dept of Health is in direct conflict with what the CDC and experts are saying. This is also the reason I am not allowed to work remotely right now, even though I technically could. We can only work remote if the MN Department of Health mandates it. Grrrrrrr....again, directly against what the CDC said. I cancelled the skate event on our end, but others are still going. Sorry that you're stuck in this odd place where your Department of Health isn't following the mainstream guidelines (yet). I hope that changes soon! You can tell your son it's our fault he can't go.  Hoping he finds other ways to keep himself entertained and socially active from a safe distance. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2020 17:06:25 GMT
You can tell your son it's our fault he can't go. LOL yeah...then in another thread someone said they were stocking up at the grocery store because their kid was having a slumber party tonight. I am just so conflicted about this. I am sticking to my decision (I don't like waffle parenting) but it is just so weird not knowing if I am doing what is right, or maybe over reacting...DH is like, whatever you decide is fine....so no real help there. |
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Post by Bridget in MD on Mar 13, 2020 17:06:40 GMT
Yes, I'd cancel. It's not about my kids so much as the greater good. The sooner people realize this the better off we will all be. THIS! It's not just about you, your family and your kids. It's about containment and flattening the curve. My granddaughter's birthday party has been cancelled which is a tough hit for a soon-to-be 6 year old, but necessary. Last night after schools were closed, a friend immediately posted that her teenage daughter was available for babysitting. I get it. People need to work. But how is this helping flattening the curve? What if she was exposed or gets exposed and exposes others - her mom is a teacher. It just rubbed me the wrong way. I had to sit on my hands from responding "too soon!" |
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Post by Darcy Collins on Mar 13, 2020 17:13:52 GMT
Taking it day by day. Right now my daughter is hiking with a couple friends. I think indoor, high volume, hard to sanitize locations make zero sense when schools are closed. Luckily (?) my son will happily self quarantine in front of his computer indefinitely.
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Post by dewryce on Mar 13, 2020 17:17:23 GMT
I would not cancel but I am not your target audience. My DS and DDIL have prohibited me from taking the baby to any of her activities or taking her out with my friends for lunch. I think that is a bit much, because really, if one person exposes you then you are exposed. Does the chance of someone having the virus increase in a larger group? Yes, but who is that person? I feel like we can protect ourselves with common sense, but I am increasingly in the minority. Schools around here have begun to shut down. Common sense at this time is social distancing. It’s understood that a lot of people will get the virus, but it is absolutely imperative that we slow down the rate that we get it so that the hospitals aren’t inundated all at once. We need to lessen the impact on our medical system. |
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Post by Darcy Collins on Mar 13, 2020 17:17:28 GMT
THIS! It's not just about you, your family and your kids. It's about containment and flattening the curve. My granddaughter's birthday party has been cancelled which is a tough hit for a soon-to-be 6 year old, but necessary. Last night after schools were closed, a friend immediately posted that her teenage daughter was available for babysitting. I get it. People need to work. But how is this helping flattening the curve? What if she was exposed or gets exposed and exposes others - her mom is a teacher. It just rubbed me the wrong way. I had to sit on my hands from responding "too soon!"But it's not too soon for the families who are scrambling to find options for their children today so that they can go to work. That's the reality of shutting down elementary schools. It flattens the curve as presumably her watching one family's children in their home is lower potential spread than 20-30 kids in a classroom and hundred on a playground. |
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Post by bc2ca on Mar 13, 2020 17:22:51 GMT
Yep. My daughter had plans to go to a trampoline park with friends. I think the other parents shut that down before I even had a chance to weigh in on it. DD works at a trampoline park and I'm shocked at how many parties are still happening. It will be interesting to see what happens this weekend. |
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Post by dewryce on Mar 13, 2020 17:23:39 GMT
On our end, DH and I are doing very little with others. I might go to BFFs home next week, still trying to decide. She’s 1/3rd of my circle of trust But FIL’s 70th is in early April and MIL’s invited almost 100 people to a party, “only” expecting about 50. Ugh. She will be pissed and they both will be hurt if we don’t go. Like, long-term hurt. I know what we should do, I just dread it. |
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Post by SweetieBsMom on Mar 13, 2020 17:24:45 GMT
I'm embracing social distancing. I was supposed to meet a bunch of friends, at a local Irish bar, to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, on Sunday. I texted to cancel and everyone was in agreement that we should cancel.
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Hoping he finds other ways to keep himself entertained and socially active from a safe distance. 
