Will DC provide solar eclipse eyewear for first day of school?

[Anonymous]

Does anyone have concern about their K doing this? My spouse is a bit worried.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone have concern about their K doing this? My spouse is a bit worried.

Yes. I'm glad my preschooler doesn't start school until Thursday. We are not looking at the sun during the eclipse. Not worth the risk.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Seems best for maybe third grade and up, what do others think? Anyone know much about the degree of risk involved?

My 2nd grader would be devastated to miss it and I don't see any reason why he should. No risk at all as long as kids keep their glasses on. So maybe not for the PK'ers, if there aren't enough adults to supervise, but would be fine for everyone else.

Wrong. There is great risk. Most glasses aren't really certified and are poor fitting--especially for children. The darkness causes eyes to dilate and eliminate the body's reflex to not open eyes to the sun's radiation. I'm not saying don't let them give it a try, but don't be naive enough to say there's no risk. With so so many experts being vocal about the risks, I don't understand why so many of you want to brush that off.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone have concern about their K doing this? My spouse is a bit worried.

I have concerns, especially since it's the first day of school for my K student at a new school. It's overwhelming as is, not to mention a new teacher giving instructions on how to safely wear glasses. My DC child could be so exhausted by the end of the day that she inadvertently takes the glasses off. Also how supervised can a 25 kid class really be? Am I overly paranoid for wanting to opt out?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does anyone have concern about their K doing this? My spouse is a bit worried.

I have concerns, especially since it's the first day of school for my K student at a new school. It's overwhelming as is, not to mention a new teacher giving instructions on how to safely wear glasses. My DC child could be so exhausted by the end of the day that she inadvertently takes the glasses off. Also how supervised can a 25 kid class really be? Am I overly paranoid for wanting to opt out?

I agree with you.

[Anonymous]

parents should buy it

[Anonymous]

Are all schools having an opt out? I hope the teachers understand the risks involved.

Any ophthalmologist parents want to chime in on their advice for whether to opt out for K and first grade?

[Anonymous]

If you're so concerned head over to the school and help the teacher supervise the event.