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Post by sean&marysmommy on May 16, 2020 19:21:36 GMT
A local indoor play place (jump castles and such) re-opened here today, and several moms in my friend group are already talking about going, suggesting play dates, etc. I'm just not ready. I don't know when I'll be ready. Local parks and playgrounds are open, but restrooms are closed, so that seems impossible to me with a 6-year-old. I'm kind of maintaining a "wait and see" attitude b/c my area just started opening up retail and indoor dining in restaurants these last 2 weeks, and gym, salons and pools reopen next week. We're going to ride it out at home for a few more weeks at the very least. Probably longer.
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Post by Darcy Collins on May 16, 2020 19:59:51 GMT
My state has always had exercise as an essential business, so my teens have done the same as me- hiking or biking with a friend or two the entire time. Now that the SIP has lifted my daughter had her boyfriend over for a movie night - first time they've seen each other indoors since March. I think when school ends next week a few are planning a paddle boarding trip if the weather cooperates. No gatherings more than 6 in our county which will be easy for my teens - they're not really big group people anyway.
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Loydene
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Post by Loydene on May 16, 2020 21:08:51 GMT
I agree that we have to learn to live with it -- until we get a vaccine. But employing common sense and logic, as you say, doesn't mean abandoning physical distancing, wearing a mask, separation, etc. I didn't say it did.
There are going to be individual assholes that will continue to be stupid. There's also situations that will continue to be problems such as large, crowded venues like sporting events, concerts, etc. Those need to be dealt with on a larger scale. However, certain city or state officials encouraging neighbors to turn in fellow neighbors for sitting in their own driveways six feet apart from family or friends, not allowing 2 people living in the same household to ride in the same golf cart, and forcing businesses to close without giving them a chance to survive and provide because owners can't be trusted to do the right thing are just some ways I've seen that make no sense.
And there you are -- the "individual assholes" -- and groups of assholes -- who continue to be stupid. I haven't heard of any restrictions such as you mention -- driveways, golf carts -- but businesses that have opened up, particularly bars that I've seen, apparently have a bit of trouble abiding by rules places for public health purposes. Maybe the public health guidelines and enforcement of same are actually helping such business owners who can't say "no" to their customer by enforcing the guidelines. Alternatively, they could be just another part of the "stupid assholes"
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Post by shescrafty on May 17, 2020 1:12:35 GMT
One “rule” I have seen more than once is:
Small gatherings in large open places.
Trying to keep that in mind as we move forward.
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Post by The Great Carpezio on May 17, 2020 2:31:25 GMT
My boys are 12. Other than social distant bike riding a couple times, they only play with other kids online.
My one son may do hockey goalie training if there is a go ahead, but it lends itself to social distancing on the ice.
Other than that, We plan on sheltering in place until we start going down in the area (May or may not happen this summer). Even then, maybe just one or two kids in the neighborhood or social distancing activities.
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Post by wholarmor on May 18, 2020 3:46:52 GMT
My kids are older. My 17 year old daughter's friends have been meeting together (without her, because she wants to follow social distancing), and it's really hard on her. I let her go outside tonight to talk to a friend who was taking a walk. She's been good at social distancing, too. My 16 year old boy's friends have been social distancing and they all have strict parents. I'll probably let him hang out with a couple if he feels like he wants to and the friends are ever released by their parents. My 13 year old is on the Autism spectrum and doesn't really long for socialness. Scout camp is a go for our area right now, but I do not feel comfortable sending any of them as staff or campers. Illness spreads so much at camp during a normal summer, and I'm not okay with sending my kids this summer. Just... No. There are my thoughts on all of it.
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