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Post by *Shannon on Jul 2, 2020 18:46:35 GMT
... a sweet 16 party for a friend? There will be eight kids attending. They are going to hang out around a fire pit, snack, talk, listen to music etc.
I have told my son that I need more info. Will the other attendees be wearing masks? Will they distance themselves from each other? Will the gathering move indoors?
He hates asking his friends these things, but I've explained to him that I need to know what the plan is.
Even if they say they'll be wearing masks and distancing I imagine that there will be some that won't the whole time. They're invincible teenagers who care too much about what their peers think. I know that being outside is good, lessens the chance of spread in the case that someone is a carrier. I have met the mom a couple of times, but don't really know her. I don't know her stance on these things. I should just call her.
I hate this so much. He needs to get out. He needs to be around his friends. I have let him to do several things over the past weeks, but it's always been with fewer kids who I know better, always outside and everyone wore masks the entire time. He is required to wear his mask if he does anything with friends.
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Post by cmpeter on Jul 2, 2020 18:50:01 GMT
Me no, but gatherings of that size are still not ok in my county. What are the SIP guidelines for your area?
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Post by kenziekeeper on Jul 2, 2020 18:56:01 GMT
No, that’s too many kids in my mind.
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Post by freebird on Jul 2, 2020 18:56:06 GMT
Where I am? yes. I would. We have very few restrictions here. Plus it's outside.
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Post by peabay on Jul 2, 2020 18:57:06 GMT
Yes, but only if it's outside. If they go in, no way.
Can you call the parents and ask? That's what I'd do.
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Post by johnnysmom on Jul 2, 2020 18:59:03 GMT
In our area for our family yes. But our restrictions allow it and we’re not around anyone high risk.
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Post by tracylynn on Jul 2, 2020 18:59:33 GMT
No, absolutely not.
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Post by Linda on Jul 2, 2020 19:00:49 GMT
here in Florida - hell no!
if your area has low cases and no gathering restrictions, maybe
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Post by hop2 on Jul 2, 2020 19:05:46 GMT
At 16? No. But once they are 18 it’s more difficult to stop them.
But right now I probably would not.
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Post by *Shannon on Jul 2, 2020 19:06:09 GMT
Me no, but gatherings of that size are still not ok in my county. What are the SIP guidelines for your area? Our gathering size is currently limited to 10 people. We are not in one of the areas with alarmingly increasing cases/hospitalizations.
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Post by Darcy Collins on Jul 2, 2020 19:14:34 GMT
Yes. I would absolutely let my kid attend. They've attended similar functions with similar sized groups. Sitting around a firepit is a pretty popular past time this summer.
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Post by shescrafty on Jul 2, 2020 19:16:00 GMT
Outside only-yes.
Have him take a mask if he needs to go use the bathroom. When others come here with my son (same 4 kids) they have to bring their own cups and I set the chairs for spacing and they can’t move closer. I also only buy individual snack bags-no hands in bags.
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Post by *Shannon on Jul 2, 2020 19:23:28 GMT
We are getting more details... if it stays outside I think I'd be ok with it, with masks and distancing. And if food is handled properly.
Thank you all for your input. I really do appreciate it.
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Post by MizIndependent on Jul 2, 2020 19:28:44 GMT
Yes, that would be fine with me. If people are allowed to gather by the hundreds/thousands outdoors with no perceivable spike in COVID-19, then a gathering of 8 outdoors is fine.
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Post by amom23 on Jul 2, 2020 19:32:51 GMT
I would be ok with it, but we live in a low risk area and have only had 3 cases in our county to date.
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Post by kernriver on Jul 2, 2020 19:39:11 GMT
Would I let my kid go? Hell, no!
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Post by myshelly on Jul 2, 2020 19:39:40 GMT
Yes
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Post by kels99 on Jul 2, 2020 19:45:32 GMT
Yes, I would let him go. Our 18 year old has been going to bonfires the last couple of weeks now that we've opened up a bit. It's been so good for his mental health and the kids he hangs out with tend to be on the more responsible side of things (as responsible as any 18 year old can be anyway).
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Post by auntkelly on Jul 2, 2020 19:48:35 GMT
Yes, I would let him go.
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Post by maryannscraps on Jul 2, 2020 19:48:42 GMT
Yes, I would. Outside, especially around a fire pit, is pretty low risk. Make sure he's serious about distancing.
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Post by gina on Jul 2, 2020 19:59:24 GMT
Yes.
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Post by ellen on Jul 2, 2020 20:03:43 GMT
In my area I would be ok with that. Our numbers are low. After our SAH restrictions were lifted a bit we've let our daughter hang out with kids in outdoor settings - always small groups and we've told her to pick her people. She can't hang out with a bunch of different people each time, but she can choose a few friends for her circle of people.
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Post by freecharlie on Jul 2, 2020 20:04:16 GMT
Yes
For those of you saying no, will your kids be attending school in August?
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Post by fiddlesticks on Jul 2, 2020 20:06:43 GMT
I think it entirely depends on the area you are in. Where my parents are in rural MT, sure. Where I am? Nope
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Post by used2scrap on Jul 2, 2020 20:08:02 GMT
No.
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Post by annie on Jul 2, 2020 20:08:21 GMT
Yes, for sure. And I'm all for being careful. If was a house party of 20, I'd say no way. This seems to be a safe situation.
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Post by lily on Jul 2, 2020 20:22:16 GMT
What about if they need to use the bathroom? Assuming they would have to go inside for that and if everyone does, that is everyone touching the door handle, toilet handle/seat, faucet....
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Post by freecharlie on Jul 2, 2020 20:24:52 GMT
What about if they need to use the bathroom? Assuming they would have to go inside for that and if everyone does, that is everyone touching the door handle, toilet handle/seat, faucet.... Shouldn't the kid wash his hands after using all that?
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Post by smcast on Jul 2, 2020 20:26:45 GMT
Probably
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Post by Darcy Collins on Jul 2, 2020 20:29:49 GMT
In my area I would be ok with that. Our numbers are low. After our SAH restrictions were lifted a bit we've let our daughter hang out with kids in outdoor settings - always small groups and we've told her to pick her people. She can't hang out with a bunch of different people each time, but she can choose a few friends for her circle of people. This is exactly what we've done. The difference a couple friends and yes boyfriend make is tremendous. My kids have zero interest in huge gatherings or random meetings. They want a group of friends they can socialize with to get OUT OF THE HOUSE.
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