Why some kids are happier now

[Anonymous]

This has turned into a weird kind of Olympics where the more you complain now = the happier you were pre-Covid, and the happier you are now = your life sucked pre-Covid. Can we agree that some people are miserable in any situation, and some people can find the silver lining in any situation?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:^^ I don’t mean to imply that teens will not have occasional low points when they’re upset about not seeing their friends or missing important occasions. Of course they will, we all do. But they shouldn’t be sitting around smoking weed or playing video games all day. That’s just poor parenting.

Yeah, I was talking about your kid since you are so smug and sanctimonious. My kids are younger and thriving. Did you know that many mental illnesses emerge in teen years? Do you understand that being kn lockdown could be s triggering event? If there are teens suffering right now, it isn't necessarily due to poor parenting or weak coping skills. School and friends are the center of teens' lives. I completely jnderstsnd if they feel lije crap right now.

All right, enjoy your future drugged up teens... guess that’s your expectation.

You are either "drugged up" or completely dense if you fail to grasp the pp's point.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This has turned into a weird kind of Olympics where the more you complain now = the happier you were pre-Covid, and the happier you are now = your life sucked pre-Covid. Can we agree that some people are miserable in any situation, and some people can find the silver lining in any situation?

No I don’t think that’s accurate at all.

It will be interesting to see if all these “happier now” people actually stick to a more relaxed life when everything goes back to normal. I somehow doubt it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It has been nice to spend family time together but no, my son is not happier nor thriving.

same. My sons miss their school, their sports and their friends.

My kids miss those things too. My daughter was crying today because she was supposed to have her first communion, and she realized that she missed her entire soccer season. But she is still happier overall. She used to wet the bed sometimes, and she hasn’t in weeks. She also stopped biting her nails and overall just seems happier.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This has turned into a weird kind of Olympics where the more you complain now = the happier you were pre-Covid, and the happier you are now = your life sucked pre-Covid. Can we agree that some people are miserable in any situation, and some people can find the silver lining in any situation?

Hahaha! I think this is partly true. I also think this all affects people differently.

My brother and sister in law had an awesome set up pre-covid. They have one kid who was in all day preschool and they live two miles from my parents, who were almost always willing to babysit. They both work full time in jobs that are 40 hours/wk (or a little less), and have flexible hours. They have lost all of the things that made their lives work, their child’s is watching 7-8 hours of television every day, and they are having a really difficult time.

We have five kids ages 5-12. DH works 60-70 hours/wk, and I have a small business where I work part time during school hours. DH is still working his normal hours. When the schools closed, I closed my business except for emergencies that can be handled over the phone. Our kids play well together, and our home is set up for kids. It’s been stressful at times for DH and I, but I like being at home with the kids (do not like being home without them), and my kids are really happy. They miss their friends, but they play a lot, and they enjoy the more relaxed schedule without rushing out the door for school every morning.


All this to say that I think some people are reliant on others to make their lives run smoothly, and those people are having a tough time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This has turned into a weird kind of Olympics where the more you complain now = the happier you were pre-Covid, and the happier you are now = your life sucked pre-Covid. Can we agree that some people are miserable in any situation, and some people can find the silver lining in any situation?

No I don’t think that’s accurate at all.

It will be interesting to see if all these “happier now” people actually stick to a more relaxed life when everything goes back to normal. I somehow doubt it.

It may not be fully under their control. If your company tells you to come back to the office you have to go. And unless you want to let go of your friends, you have to attend events they invite you to.

[Anonymous]

My kid is happier to go to virtual school because: No bully!
School admins are useless even when someone said to her "the world would be a better place if you died" -- The answer from the HOS? "Maybe your kid is committing micro-agressions against those kids so they have reasons to retaliate"...

No bully? No panic attack on Sunday nights. No stress..

She misses her friends though...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My kid is happier to go to virtual school because: No bully!
School admins are useless even when someone said to her "the world would be a better place if you died" -- The answer from the HOS? "Maybe your kid is committing micro-agressions against those kids so they have reasons to retaliate"...

No bully? No panic attack on Sunday nights. No stress..

She misses her friends though...

Why are you still sending her to this school and why is this case not elevated to the district level?

[Anonymous]

because no choice -- this is a charter. We can't go private and it would be even worse at our local public school.

Thinking of moving out of DC but not easy (jobs,...)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This has turned into a weird kind of Olympics where the more you complain now = the happier you were pre-Covid, and the happier you are now = your life sucked pre-Covid. Can we agree that some people are miserable in any situation, and some people can find the silver lining in any situation?

Hahaha! I think this is partly true. I also think this all affects people differently.

My brother and sister in law had an awesome set up pre-covid. They have one kid who was in all day preschool and they live two miles from my parents, who were almost always willing to babysit. They both work full time in jobs that are 40 hours/wk (or a little less), and have flexible hours. They have lost all of the things that made their lives work, their child’s is watching 7-8 hours of television every day, and they are having a really difficult time.

We have five kids ages 5-12. DH works 60-70 hours/wk, and I have a small business where I work part time during school hours. DH is still working his normal hours. When the schools closed, I closed my business except for emergencies that can be handled over the phone. Our kids play well together, and our home is set up for kids. It’s been stressful at times for DH and I, but I like being at home with the kids (do not like being home without them), and my kids are really happy. They miss their friends, but they play a lot, and they enjoy the more relaxed schedule without rushing out the door for school every morning.


All this to say that I think some people are reliant on others to make their lives run smoothly, and those people are having a tough time.

You won. Happy?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This has turned into a weird kind of Olympics where the more you complain now = the happier you were pre-Covid, and the happier you are now = your life sucked pre-Covid. Can we agree that some people are miserable in any situation, and some people can find the silver lining in any situation?

No I don’t think that’s accurate at all.

It will be interesting to see if all these “happier now” people actually stick to a more relaxed life when everything goes back to normal. I somehow doubt it.

I'm happier now, not a hugely so, but a little. I'm happier because I've got more time to see my kid working from home (but she gives me the space and time to get work done) and I'm not commuting so I've got a extra time to cook a hot breakfast, read while I'm having coffee, etc. It's not like I didn't know these things would make me happy, but they weren't an option before and won't be an option when things go back to normal. My boss won't let me work from home, so it'll be back to commuting. I won't get my leisurely homemade breakfast, my kid will be in daycare and we won't have that time together. It sucks, but it's life. I'm trying to enjoy now as much as possible.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This has turned into a weird kind of Olympics where the more you complain now = the happier you were pre-Covid, and the happier you are now = your life sucked pre-Covid. Can we agree that some people are miserable in any situation, and some people can find the silver lining in any situation?

Hahaha! I think this is partly true. I also think this all affects people differently.

My brother and sister in law had an awesome set up pre-covid. They have one kid who was in all day preschool and they live two miles from my parents, who were almost always willing to babysit. They both work full time in jobs that are 40 hours/wk (or a little less), and have flexible hours. They have lost all of the things that made their lives work, their child’s is watching 7-8 hours of television every day, and they are having a really difficult time.

We have five kids ages 5-12. DH works 60-70 hours/wk, and I have a small business where I work part time during school hours. DH is still working his normal hours. When the schools closed, I closed my business except for emergencies that can be handled over the phone. Our kids play well together, and our home is set up for kids. It’s been stressful at times for DH and I, but I like being at home with the kids (do not like being home without them), and my kids are really happy. They miss their friends, but they play a lot, and they enjoy the more relaxed schedule without rushing out the door for school every morning.


All this to say that I think some people are reliant on others to make their lives run smoothly, and those people are having a tough time.

You won. Happy?

Well, my kids are . My point was that I didn’t see a silver lining. Things really are easier for some people than others. This is affecting us all differently.

[Anonymous]

Myself and my two kids (5 and 7) are happy happy introverts. DH would like to gondo things with friends.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This has turned into a weird kind of Olympics where the more you complain now = the happier you were pre-Covid, and the happier you are now = your life sucked pre-Covid. Can we agree that some people are miserable in any situation, and some people can find the silver lining in any situation?

Hahaha! I think this is partly true. I also think this all affects people differently.

My brother and sister in law had an awesome set up pre-covid. They have one kid who was in all day preschool and they live two miles from my parents, who were almost always willing to babysit. They both work full time in jobs that are 40 hours/wk (or a little less), and have flexible hours. They have lost all of the things that made their lives work, their child’s is watching 7-8 hours of television every day, and they are having a really difficult time.

We have five kids ages 5-12. DH works 60-70 hours/wk, and I have a small business where I work part time during school hours. DH is still working his normal hours. When the schools closed, I closed my business except for emergencies that can be handled over the phone. Our kids play well together, and our home is set up for kids. It’s been stressful at times for DH and I, but I like being at home with the kids (do not like being home without them), and my kids are really happy. They miss their friends, but they play a lot, and they enjoy the more relaxed schedule without rushing out the door for school every morning.


All this to say that I think some people are reliant on others to make their lives run smoothly, and those people are having a tough time.

Are you kidding? You just said you’re not working. Your brother and SIL are, so yes, it’s more difficult for them. Your post is gross and your self-congratulations are unwarranted.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:This has turned into a weird kind of Olympics where the more you complain now = the happier you were pre-Covid, and the happier you are now = your life sucked pre-Covid. Can we agree that some people are miserable in any situation, and some people can find the silver lining in any situation?

Hahaha! I think this is partly true. I also think this all affects people differently.

My brother and sister in law had an awesome set up pre-covid. They have one kid who was in all day preschool and they live two miles from my parents, who were almost always willing to babysit. They both work full time in jobs that are 40 hours/wk (or a little less), and have flexible hours. They have lost all of the things that made their lives work, their child’s is watching 7-8 hours of television every day, and they are having a really difficult time.

We have five kids ages 5-12. DH works 60-70 hours/wk, and I have a small business where I work part time during school hours. DH is still working his normal hours. When the schools closed, I closed my business except for emergencies that can be handled over the phone. Our kids play well together, and our home is set up for kids. It’s been stressful at times for DH and I, but I like being at home with the kids (do not like being home without them), and my kids are really happy. They miss their friends, but they play a lot, and they enjoy the more relaxed schedule without rushing out the door for school every morning.


All this to say that I think some people are reliant on others to make their lives run smoothly, and those people are having a tough time.

I am not kidding. Some people might be miserable in any situation, and some people might be able to find the silver lining. But some people are truly in a miserable situation right now, and some people are not. I am not less miserable than they are because I have a sunny disposition. I have an easier situation. This is affecting everyone differently.

Are you kidding? You just said you’re not working. Your brother and SIL are, so yes, it’s more difficult for them. Your post is gross and your self-congratulations are unwarranted.