I just want my kids to play with other kids!

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Anonymous wrote:You have to spend more time at your neighborhood playground. And not bother trying to police who is masked, since some kids won’t be. They can make some friends.

Yeah I hear ya, but just not willing to do that. We sort of did that at the beginning but DH and I both have some health issues that arent in the tier but we feel would be problematic with covid.

But outdoor masked playdates (where both children are masked) is pretty low risk, OP.

Thanks yeah we just have to start scheduling more one on one play dates in non playgrounds between masked kids outside. I will do that. Today was just hard for some reason.

We have just started doing outdoor masked play dates with friends, but at playgrounds. What's the issue with playgrounds if everyone is wearing a mask? These play dates have been a godsend for the kids and for us. We have been extremely cautious until now, and the risk seems really low and worth it for everyone's mental health.

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Anonymous wrote:You have to spend more time at your neighborhood playground. And not bother trying to police who is masked, since some kids won’t be. They can make some friends.

Yeah I hear ya, but just not willing to do that. We sort of did that at the beginning but DH and I both have some health issues that arent in the tier but we feel would be problematic with covid.

But outdoor masked playdates (where both children are masked) is pretty low risk, OP.

Thanks yeah we just have to start scheduling more one on one play dates in non playgrounds between masked kids outside. I will do that. Today was just hard for some reason.

We have just started doing outdoor masked play dates with friends, but at playgrounds. What's the issue with playgrounds if everyone is wearing a mask? These play dates have been a godsend for the kids and for us. We have been extremely cautious until now, and the risk seems really low and worth it for everyone's mental health.

Not OP, but at playgrounds, not everyone has their kids wear masks, unfortunately. Even older kids. We've enjoyed checking out some of the less popular playgrounds in our area and having masked playdates there. They may not have as much equipment, but we bring stuff to do, too.

I get that you were having a rough day, OP, and that you are actually doing masked playdates. But I am hearing lots of parents saying their kids aren't playing with anyone outside the family, and it makes me so sad. It is senseless when we can really minimize the risks so much with just a little thought.

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We are 1000% playing with other kids outside

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Anonymous wrote:Zero reason they can't play with friends outside. None.

this. While it’s nice out ( spring) meet friends outside at the park, or for walks, or ride scooters in a big empty parking lot........

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I am so sick of complaing. Everybody is in the same damn boat.

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Anonymous wrote:You have to spend more time at your neighborhood playground. And not bother trying to police who is masked, since some kids won’t be. They can make some friends.

Yeah I hear ya, but just not willing to do that. We sort of did that at the beginning but DH and I both have some health issues that arent in the tier but we feel would be problematic with covid.

But outdoor masked playdates (where both children are masked) is pretty low risk, OP.

Thanks yeah we just have to start scheduling more one on one play dates in non playgrounds between masked kids outside. I will do that. Today was just hard for some reason.

Just hang in there OP. It sounds like you are more worried about you or your spouse getting Covid (rather than the kids) so you will be able to get vaccinated relatively soon ("relative" in regards to how long this pandemic has dragged on already). You won't have to worry about perfect masking after that. Honestly the playgrounds have been PACKED lately with the warmer weather. My neighborhood has pretty high mask compliance, but the kids are all wrestling and sliding down the slide in groups anyway. We prefer to go at quieter times, even if that means there are a couple unmasked toddlers running around.

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Anonymous wrote:I am so sick of complaing. Everybody is in the same damn boat.

No we are not all in the same boat. We are all in the same storm but some are trying to swim with a life jacket and some have super yachts.

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I have a similar dynamic, but mine are pre-k and 1st grade. We have lots of friends in the neighborhood with kids who are 6-10. But that's tough for my 4 year old because he's too young.

We are sending him back to full time preschool this spring. He won't start K in the fall (November birthday) so he'll make friends there.

We do just try to play outside with masks with just about anyone though. Their socialization is important.

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Anonymous wrote:Zero reason they can't play with friends outside. None.

Amen!! I’m so sick of all this.

+1

My kids have been playing outside with friends since since the pandemic began.

Even my friend whose child is at a very high risk of complication if she were to get COVID has allowed her daughter to play with a friend outside. Kids need interaction with peers.

Stop the freaking insanity

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Anonymous wrote:I am so sick of complaing. Everybody is in the same damn boat.

No we are not all in the same boat. We are all in the same storm but some are trying to swim with a life jacket and some have super yachts.

Eh, that’s of your own choosing. My kids have been back in school all year with no issues and we have been basically back to normal life (pool, lessons, play dates with friends, vacations) since the summer. We wear masks even outside, husband got tested weekly and so did we after coming back from trips and heading back to school, and we just got vaccinated last week. I don’t understand some of these folks who are scared to go to the playground, at some point it almost sounds like some sort of anxiety issue more than covid.

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I hear you and I want the same for your kids, for my kids, and all the other kids too. ❤