harsh sanctions for minor Covid rule violation at college

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What was the harsh punishment? Short of kicking the kid out of school, what can the college really have done?

Nothing. They are all bark and no bite, like all this COVID nonsense. Travel restrictions, quarantines, etc. It can all be disregarded with no consequences. Just scare tactics, that’s all.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Newsflash: there is no such thing as a “permanent record” in college. What do think they do? Write “COVID violation” on their transcript that future employers and grad schools see? Even for underage alcohol violations, there is no consequence. You are worrying for no reason!

And PS, flouting stupid COVID restrictions, especially when someone is low risk and young, is to be expected and commended. You should be proud of your DC.

The kid was infected when he went AWOL, that's not exactly good citizen conduct. But I doubt they will give a harsh punishment.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Newsflash: there is no such thing as a “permanent record” in college. What do think they do? Write “COVID violation” on their transcript that future employers and grad schools see? Even for underage alcohol violations, there is no consequence. You are worrying for no reason!

And PS, flouting stupid COVID restrictions, especially when someone is low risk and young, is to be expected and commended. You should be proud of your DC.

The kid was infected when he went AWOL, that's not exactly good citizen conduct. But I doubt they will give a harsh punishment.

Free country.

[Anonymous]

How do you not understand that your child who had an active case of Covid could have infected someone who is medically fragile who then could have died from Covid? The whole world is under public health orders to quarantine when you have an active case of Covid, but your child is so special you think it is merely a minor violation. Your child seems incredibly spoiled and selfish.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What was the harsh punishment? Short of kicking the kid out of school, what can the college really have done?

Nothing. They are all bark and no bite, like all this COVID nonsense. Travel restrictions, quarantines, etc. It can all be disregarded with no consequences. Just scare tactics, that’s all.

That's why the US has the highest infection rate in the world. Many/most Americans are too selfish to consider the health of the rest of the citizens over their own wants.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How do you not understand that your child who had an active case of Covid could have infected someone who is medically fragile who then could have died from Covid? The whole world is under public health orders to quarantine when you have an active case of Covid, but your child is so special you think it is merely a minor violation. Your child seems incredibly spoiled and selfish.

Not OP, but honestly your health is not my child’s concern. Just like their grades and college experience are not your concern. Every man for himself at this point.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Newsflash: there is no such thing as a “permanent record” in college. What do think they do? Write “COVID violation” on their transcript that future employers and grad schools see? Even for underage alcohol violations, there is no consequence. You are worrying for no reason!

And PS, flouting stupid COVID restrictions, especially when someone is low risk and young, is to be expected and commended. You should be proud of your DC.

The kid was infected when he went AWOL, that's not exactly good citizen conduct. But I doubt they will give a harsh punishment.

Free country.

We don't have a constitutional right to infect others. Our rights stop when they impact other citizens. You can't drive 100 mph, you can't shoot a gun anywhere you want, you can't assault others, you can't steal from others. Good citizenship keeps the society 'free'.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Newsflash: there is no such thing as a “permanent record” in college. What do think they do? Write “COVID violation” on their transcript that future employers and grad schools see? Even for underage alcohol violations, there is no consequence. You are worrying for no reason!

And PS, flouting stupid COVID restrictions, especially when someone is low risk and young, is to be expected and commended. You should be proud of your DC.

The kid was infected when he went AWOL, that's not exactly good citizen conduct. But I doubt they will give a harsh punishment.

Free country.

We don't have a constitutional right to infect others. Our rights stop when they impact other citizens. You can't drive 100 mph, you can't shoot a gun anywhere you want, you can't assault others, you can't steal from others. Good citizenship keeps the society 'free'.

And you don’t have a constitutional right to control my child. See how that works?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How do you not understand that your child who had an active case of Covid could have infected someone who is medically fragile who then could have died from Covid? The whole world is under public health orders to quarantine when you have an active case of Covid, but your child is so special you think it is merely a minor violation. Your child seems incredibly spoiled and selfish.

Not OP, but honestly your health is not my child’s concern. Just like their grades and college experience are not your concern. Every man for himself at this point.

DP. I'd be upset if my kid infected a cafeteria worker or janitor who has to work to feed her family, but I think that's a minority view these days.

[Anonymous]

What exactly did the kid do? And are you hearing this info through them, or do you have access to actual documentation about this?

There's a huge difference between literally momentarily walking outside their room 15 steps, seeing an RA, and turning around saying "OH NO! I forgot. I'm so sorry!" and, say, going to pick up Door Dash from the lobby or heading out of the building on an errand.

What do you mean my "momentarily left the room" and what is the actual consequence?

[Anonymous]

Oh please. Your child agreed to comply with COVID rules when they started attending school. Do you teach your children that it is always okay to break rules they disagree with? If so, how do you justify that?

I get that you do not want to be inconvenienced by considering other people’s needs, but frankly that attitude has actually resulted in nearly a year of restrictions that, had people like you cared more about collective needs than personal wants, would probably be lesser than they currently are. Your attitude is extending the time you have to be this angry.

[Anonymous]

House arrest is actionable. If your child’s university actually subjected them to that, I would sue.

[Anonymous]

[Anonymous]

I'm glad to hear colleges are being strict about COVID, because I'm hoping my high senior finally gets some in-person school next year as a college freshman!

I'm sorry to hear your kid had a tough semester and got COVID and was stressed out. It turns out a lot of people have been having a tough time over the past 10 months, and that's what makes public health guidelines all the more important.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Newsflash: there is no such thing as a “permanent record” in college. What do think they do? Write “COVID violation” on their transcript that future employers and grad schools see? Even for underage alcohol violations, there is no consequence. You are worrying for no reason!

And PS, flouting stupid COVID restrictions, especially when someone is low risk and young, is to be expected and commended. You should be proud of your DC.

You are why this country is sinking to the bottom.

And you clearly would prefer to scare young, low risk college students into protecting YOU, just because you’re old and infirm. We are not falling for it.

I'm not old or infirm, thanks. I can't wait for your kids to get kicked out of school or arrested, because their parent raised them to believe they get to pick and choose which rules they have to follow. Good luck with that.