Neighborhood play groups

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We let our kids play. Enough is enough.

+1

The risk is so, so small.

[Anonymous]

We aren’t open to that yet. It’s way too soon. It’s way harder on us to keep our seven-year-old happy and occupied but we feel strongly that it’s worth it. Our little kids, 3 and 1, are much easier to occupy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We let our kids play. Enough is enough.

+1

The risk is so, so small.

You cannot possibly know that, PP. Especially here and after recent crowded events.

But I hope you are right.

[Anonymous]

Social distancing is still encouraged even as restrictions are lifted. Hospitals aren't overwhelmed, and if they start getting close I assume restrictions will return. Deciding whether to allow playdates really depends on your individual risk tolerance. Yes, it is more risky the more people your family unit is exposed to. But there is also a huge tradeoff for that. We let our kids play with one neighbor family, and they are SO much happier. Given that a low percentage of people in my area are estimated to have COVID currently (0.5%), kids are less likely to become infected, less likely to spread the virus, and less likely to become very sick or die, that all adds up to low risk. Is the risk zero? No. But we are personally willing to take those chances, as are our neighbors. We still socially distance at stores, wear masks, etc. And my husband is a physician but he does not treat COVID patients and 95% of his appointments are over the phone now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Social distancing is still encouraged even as restrictions are lifted. Hospitals aren't overwhelmed, and if they start getting close I assume restrictions will return. Deciding whether to allow playdates really depends on your individual risk tolerance. Yes, it is more risky the more people your family unit is exposed to. But there is also a huge tradeoff for that. We let our kids play with one neighbor family, and they are SO much happier. Given that a low percentage of people in my area are estimated to have COVID currently (0.5%), kids are less likely to become infected, less likely to spread the virus, and less likely to become very sick or die, that all adds up to low risk. Is the risk zero? No. But we are personally willing to take those chances, as are our neighbors. We still socially distance at stores, wear masks, etc. And my husband is a physician but he does not treat COVID patients and 95% of his appointments are over the phone now.

Same reasoning I had. It's not *no risk*, but *low risk*. My kids play with the same 2 neighbors, and that's it for now.

[Anonymous]

Social distancing as feasible. Kids playing together? It’s not feasible. If the adults stay six feet apart, it’s fine.

[Anonymous]

If you or your dh don't have risk factors, and you don't associate with anyone who does (like grandparents or other relatives) then the risk might be lower.