Were people masked for outdoor drop-off at your DCPS today?

[Anonymous]

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For those celebrating their new opportunity to be outside maskless at drop off and recess, I’m happy for you if this was an important development.

That said, I’m not sure why, in the face of this new choice, you are not satisfied and now must pass judgment on those who are still masked. The claims that the masked are hysterical, unscientific wackos is grossly unnecessary.

My family will continue to mask out of caution to protect a child in our household who is fighting for their life. I shouldn’t need to justify our family’s choice to those choosing to unmask (a choice that I am respecting). Perhaps consider that people’s lives are sad and complicated in ways that you thankfully don’t have to experience. Leave me and my family be in peace with our choice and I will do the same for you.


I’m sorry you have to deal with this. My nephew has cancer and it is so disheartening to see how judgmental people are about wearing masks when they have no clue what the story is.


No one should be harassed for choosing to wear a mask, but please remember that kids with hearing and speech impediments have been forced to mask for two years, which also was a huge challenge for them, and no one cared a bit about those challenges because the masks were The Science (LOL).

Of course, the US has been an outlier in the world with regard to masking children. Most places did not do this to very young children during the pandemic, even before vaccinations were available. And now our city is refusing to follow the CDC and keeping kids masked at school indoors, many people are at their breaking point with masks.

So I am the PP still masking to whom you are responding. I think you are missing my point. I DO empathize with the challenge for children with speech disorders. I AM happy that you now have this choice for your child. I do not need to be lectured or judged by the likes of you regarding the "lack of science." Your "LOL" if offensive as I poison my child with treatments that will hopefully allow them a future--there is nothing LOL about our situation or decision. Walk a mile in my shoes or that of the other poster who has a child in a literal fight for their life and leave me to make the best choice for my family. I don't need you to spout off the evils of masking or the victimization of children with speech disorders--I am not the enemy--I am one parent making a choice for my very vulnerable family. I celebrate your newfound freedom from masks outdoors--I am not standing in your way. You do you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
For those celebrating their new opportunity to be outside maskless at drop off and recess, I’m happy for you if this was an important development.

That said, I’m not sure why, in the face of this new choice, you are not satisfied and now must pass judgment on those who are still masked. The claims that the masked are hysterical, unscientific wackos is grossly unnecessary.

My family will continue to mask out of caution to protect a child in our household who is fighting for their life. I shouldn’t need to justify our family’s choice to those choosing to unmask (a choice that I am respecting). Perhaps consider that people’s lives are sad and complicated in ways that you thankfully don’t have to experience. Leave me and my family be in peace with our choice and I will do the same for you.


I’m sorry you have to deal with this. My nephew has cancer and it is so disheartening to see how judgmental people are about wearing masks when they have no clue what the story is.


No one should be harassed for choosing to wear a mask, but please remember that kids with hearing and speech impediments have been forced to mask for two years, which also was a huge challenge for them, and no one cared a bit about those challenges because the masks were The Science (LOL).

Of course, the US has been an outlier in the world with regard to masking children. Most places did not do this to very young children during the pandemic, even before vaccinations were available. And now our city is refusing to follow the CDC and keeping kids masked at school indoors, many people are at their breaking point with masks.

So I am the PP still masking to whom you are responding. I think you are missing my point. I DO empathize with the challenge for children with speech disorders. I AM happy that you now have this choice for your child. I do not need to be lectured or judged by the likes of you regarding the "lack of science." Your "LOL" if offensive as I poison my child with treatments that will hopefully allow them a future--there is nothing LOL about our situation or decision. Walk a mile in my shoes or that of the other poster who has a child in a literal fight for their life and leave me to make the best choice for my family. I don't need you to spout off the evils of masking or the victimization of children with speech disorders--I am not the enemy--I am one parent making a choice for my very vulnerable family. I celebrate your newfound freedom from masks outdoors--I am not standing in your way. You do you.

100% and I am the PP with the nephew with cancer. The whole point of both our comments were people judging others for choosing to wear a mask now. Neither of us said anything regarding anything else as it pertains to masks. But thanks for your lecture.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I didn't wear a mask when picking up my daughter yesterday, after the announcement, and will never wear it for pickups again. Can't believe I had to participate in this theater for 2 years (and no, I'm not a troll, also fully vaccinated and boosted).
Asked my daughter (3d grade) if she wants to wear one outdoors now that she has a choice and she said "No way, it's so hot when I run. I liked it in winter though, it kept my mouth warm". I just reminded her to be respectful to other kids who choose to wear it.

You really didn't "have" to wear one at any time for pickup or drop off. I've not worn one outside like that in ages, and no one seems to give a damn. I've not been the only one. What are they going to do, tell you to leave and not take your kid with you?

You haven't had to do this for two years. Schools buildings weren't open until April 2020 at best. Masks weren't a thing at the start of the pandemic.

And it wasn't theater its an airborne virus. It reduced transmission when we didn't have a vaccine, when we didn't know anything.

So stop your martyrdom.

[Anonymous]

my school (seaton) just posted a note to parents to bring "mask necklace" holders bc they are indeed taking masks off at recess! I'm so happy.

[Anonymous]

I told my kid she didn’t have to wear it, but she did just for convenience (one less thing to carry). I saw other kids in masks, too. Staff was also in masks. I expect this will change over the next few days, but my child isn’t phased by wearing the mask so she just went with it out of habit I think. This is a ward 3 DCPS elementary btw

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I didn't wear a mask when picking up my daughter yesterday, after the announcement, and will never wear it for pickups again. Can't believe I had to participate in this theater for 2 years (and no, I'm not a troll, also fully vaccinated and boosted).
Asked my daughter (3d grade) if she wants to wear one outdoors now that she has a choice and she said "No way, it's so hot when I run. I liked it in winter though, it kept my mouth warm". I just reminded her to be respectful to other kids who choose to wear it.

You really didn't "have" to wear one at any time for pickup or drop off. I've not worn one outside like that in ages, and no one seems to give a damn. I've not been the only one. What are they going to do, tell you to leave and not take your kid with you?

You haven't had to do this for two years. Schools buildings weren't open until April 2020 at best. Masks weren't a thing at the start of the pandemic.

And it wasn't theater its an airborne virus. It reduced transmission when we didn't have a vaccine, when we didn't know anything.

So stop your martyrdom.

By theater I meant to wear the mask outside. Cloth masks prevented transmission outside? Turn on your brain, maybe? Or is it too much of a martyrdom for you?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For those celebrating their new opportunity to be outside maskless at drop off and recess, I’m happy for you if this was an important development.

That said, I’m not sure why, in the face of this new choice, you are not satisfied and now must pass judgment on those who are still masked. The claims that the masked are hysterical, unscientific wackos is grossly unnecessary.

My family will continue to mask out of caution to protect a child in our household who is fighting for their life. I shouldn’t need to justify our family’s choice to those choosing to unmask (a choice that I am respecting). Perhaps consider that people’s lives are sad and complicated in ways that you thankfully don’t have to experience. Leave me and my family be in peace with our choice and I will do the same for you.

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[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I didn't wear a mask when picking up my daughter yesterday, after the announcement, and will never wear it for pickups again. Can't believe I had to participate in this theater for 2 years (and no, I'm not a troll, also fully vaccinated and boosted).
Asked my daughter (3d grade) if she wants to wear one outdoors now that she has a choice and she said "No way, it's so hot when I run. I liked it in winter though, it kept my mouth warm". I just reminded her to be respectful to other kids who choose to wear it.

You really didn't "have" to wear one at any time for pickup or drop off. I've not worn one outside like that in ages, and no one seems to give a damn. I've not been the only one. What are they going to do, tell you to leave and not take your kid with you?

Some of us are afraid of getting labeled anti-mask or as people who don't take Covid seriously, and that having consequences for our kids. That's literally the only reason I wear a mask for drop off/pick up at our school, where masking compliance has always been close to 100% (and still is, even with yesterdays announcement).

That's essentially the "I wear a mask so people won't think I'm a Republican" trope that was common last spring. I makes no sense and just perpetuates indefinite mask wearing for no scientific reason.

Yes but the complicating factor is the kids. I don't care if another adult thinks I'm a Republican or anti-mask or just a raging idiot -- I know I'm not any of those things and I already have friends and a nice life so it doesn't matter what they think of me.

But our school has a VERY performative progressive culture and a bunch of gossipy, judgmental teachers and parents. And they will 100% label families based on mask-wearing. What if my kid winds up with one of the really militant teachers next year? What if one of their friends had a parent who sees me without a mask and then says they can't go to my kid's birthday party. I hate that this is where I'm at but it is. I don't even know if we will be at this school next year or not (we are exploring options) but it's our neighborhood DCPS so I still need to play this stupid game for my kid's sake until the end of the year so as not to alienate other members of the community who might punish my child.

Follow the science, not your weirdly paranoid feelings

DP. It's not paranoia if there are actually teachers who post about parents' lack of mask-wearing on Twitter.

Yup. Ain’t that the unfortunate truth.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I didn't wear a mask when picking up my daughter yesterday, after the announcement, and will never wear it for pickups again. Can't believe I had to participate in this theater for 2 years (and no, I'm not a troll, also fully vaccinated and boosted).
Asked my daughter (3d grade) if she wants to wear one outdoors now that she has a choice and she said "No way, it's so hot when I run. I liked it in winter though, it kept my mouth warm". I just reminded her to be respectful to other kids who choose to wear it.

You really didn't "have" to wear one at any time for pickup or drop off. I've not worn one outside like that in ages, and no one seems to give a damn. I've not been the only one. What are they going to do, tell you to leave and not take your kid with you?

Some of us are afraid of getting labeled anti-mask or as people who don't take Covid seriously, and that having consequences for our kids. That's literally the only reason I wear a mask for drop off/pick up at our school, where masking compliance has always been close to 100% (and still is, even with yesterdays announcement).

That's essentially the "I wear a mask so people won't think I'm a Republican" trope that was common last spring. I makes no sense and just perpetuates indefinite mask wearing for no scientific reason.

Yes but the complicating factor is the kids. I don't care if another adult thinks I'm a Republican or anti-mask or just a raging idiot -- I know I'm not any of those things and I already have friends and a nice life so it doesn't matter what they think of me.

But our school has a VERY performative progressive culture and a bunch of gossipy, judgmental teachers and parents. And they will 100% label families based on mask-wearing. What if my kid winds up with one of the really militant teachers next year? What if one of their friends had a parent who sees me without a mask and then says they can't go to my kid's birthday party. I hate that this is where I'm at but it is. I don't even know if we will be at this school next year or not (we are exploring options) but it's our neighborhood DCPS so I still need to play this stupid game for my kid's sake until the end of the year so as not to alienate other members of the community who might punish my child.

Follow the science, not your weirdly paranoid feelings

DP. It's not paranoia if there are actually teachers who post about parents' lack of mask-wearing on Twitter.

Yup. Ain’t that the unfortunate truth.

Yeah, whether it's teachers or parents - just the fact that anybody feels the need to tweet about someone else's failure to mask OUTDOORS is a testament to the insanity Covid has wrought.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was pleased to see that the majority of parents weren't wearing them at drop off today. Some were still in KN95s though. Also, the staff members checking the screening app outside were still masked, which frankly surprised me.

This is WOTP.

I was happy not to wear a mask at outdoor drop-off, but I couldn't have cared less if other people wanted to. Why would it please you or not what other parents were doing? You don't want to wear a mask where you're not required to wear one, great. But taking them off is also not required.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
For those celebrating their new opportunity to be outside maskless at drop off and recess, I’m happy for you if this was an important development.

That said, I’m not sure why, in the face of this new choice, you are not satisfied and now must pass judgment on those who are still masked. The claims that the masked are hysterical, unscientific wackos is grossly unnecessary.

My family will continue to mask out of caution to protect a child in our household who is fighting for their life. I shouldn’t need to justify our family’s choice to those choosing to unmask (a choice that I am respecting). Perhaps consider that people’s lives are sad and complicated in ways that you thankfully don’t have to experience. Leave me and my family be in peace with our choice and I will do the same for you.


I’m sorry you have to deal with this. My nephew has cancer and it is so disheartening to see how judgmental people are about wearing masks when they have no clue what the story is.


No one should be harassed for choosing to wear a mask, but please remember that kids with hearing and speech impediments have been forced to mask for two years, which also was a huge challenge for them, and no one cared a bit about those challenges because the masks were The Science (LOL).

Of course, the US has been an outlier in the world with regard to masking children. Most places did not do this to very young children during the pandemic, even before vaccinations were available. And now our city is refusing to follow the CDC and keeping kids masked at school indoors, many people are at their breaking point with masks.

So I am the PP still masking to whom you are responding. I think you are missing my point. I DO empathize with the challenge for children with speech disorders. I AM happy that you now have this choice for your child. I do not need to be lectured or judged by the likes of you regarding the "lack of science." Your "LOL" if offensive as I poison my child with treatments that will hopefully allow them a future--there is nothing LOL about our situation or decision. Walk a mile in my shoes or that of the other poster who has a child in a literal fight for their life and leave me to make the best choice for my family. I don't need you to spout off the evils of masking or the victimization of children with speech disorders--I am not the enemy--I am one parent making a choice for my very vulnerable family. I celebrate your newfound freedom from masks outdoors--I am not standing in your way. You do you.

Unless you support giving parents the choice to send their children to school without masks BOTH indoors and out, you are standing in my way. I don't yet have the choice for my child to be unmasked in the classroom, where she most needs to be able to hear and see people's faces. So if I sound angry -- it's because I am. Make your choice. But recognize that many parents still haven't been given that same choice until indoor mandates are lifted.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
For those celebrating their new opportunity to be outside maskless at drop off and recess, I’m happy for you if this was an important development.

That said, I’m not sure why, in the face of this new choice, you are not satisfied and now must pass judgment on those who are still masked. The claims that the masked are hysterical, unscientific wackos is grossly unnecessary.

My family will continue to mask out of caution to protect a child in our household who is fighting for their life. I shouldn’t need to justify our family’s choice to those choosing to unmask (a choice that I am respecting). Perhaps consider that people’s lives are sad and complicated in ways that you thankfully don’t have to experience. Leave me and my family be in peace with our choice and I will do the same for you.


I’m sorry you have to deal with this. My nephew has cancer and it is so disheartening to see how judgmental people are about wearing masks when they have no clue what the story is.


No one should be harassed for choosing to wear a mask, but please remember that kids with hearing and speech impediments have been forced to mask for two years, which also was a huge challenge for them, and no one cared a bit about those challenges because the masks were The Science (LOL).

Of course, the US has been an outlier in the world with regard to masking children. Most places did not do this to very young children during the pandemic, even before vaccinations were available. And now our city is refusing to follow the CDC and keeping kids masked at school indoors, many people are at their breaking point with masks.

So I am the PP still masking to whom you are responding. I think you are missing my point. I DO empathize with the challenge for children with speech disorders. I AM happy that you now have this choice for your child. I do not need to be lectured or judged by the likes of you regarding the "lack of science." Your "LOL" if offensive as I poison my child with treatments that will hopefully allow them a future--there is nothing LOL about our situation or decision. Walk a mile in my shoes or that of the other poster who has a child in a literal fight for their life and leave me to make the best choice for my family. I don't need you to spout off the evils of masking or the victimization of children with speech disorders--I am not the enemy--I am one parent making a choice for my very vulnerable family. I celebrate your newfound freedom from masks outdoors--I am not standing in your way. You do you.

Unless you support giving parents the choice to send their children to school without masks BOTH indoors and out, you are standing in my way. I don't yet have the choice for my child to be unmasked in the classroom, where she most needs to be able to hear and see people's faces. So if I sound angry -- it's because I am. Make your choice. But recognize that many parents still haven't been given that same choice until indoor mandates are lifted.

All kids are in the same situation but your child can’t learn like this it’s your kid and maybe you should supplement at home.

DP but the point is that the burden is now on city leaders to justify continuing a practice that the CDC no longer recommends and that is no longer required for adults (who are at higher risk than children). It's not the parents and kids who should be bearing the burden any longer. I imagine families w/ kids struggling like this are already "supplementing at home." We are because we can afford to. Lots of other families can't afford that. But thanks for your unhelpful condescension.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I was pleased to see that the majority of parents weren't wearing them at drop off today. Some were still in KN95s though. Also, the staff members checking the screening app outside were still masked, which frankly surprised me.

This is WOTP.

I was happy not to wear a mask at outdoor drop-off, but I couldn't have cared less if other people wanted to. Why would it please you or not what other parents were doing? You don't want to wear a mask where you're not required to wear one, great. But taking them off is also not required.

Because I want the indoor mandate dropped ASAP and if I see parents masking outdoors, I assume they are likely far from supporting unmasking of kids indoors. Also, because outdoor masking is in most cases a marker of either irrational fear or virtue signaling, and I’d like to see less of either.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I was pleased to see that the majority of parents weren't wearing them at drop off today. Some were still in KN95s though. Also, the staff members checking the screening app outside were still masked, which frankly surprised me.

This is WOTP.

I was happy not to wear a mask at outdoor drop-off, but I couldn't have cared less if other people wanted to. Why would it please you or not what other parents were doing? You don't want to wear a mask where you're not required to wear one, great. But taking them off is also not required.

Because I want the indoor mandate dropped ASAP and if I see parents masking outdoors, I assume they are likely far from supporting unmasking of kids indoors. Also, because outdoor masking is in most cases a marker of either irrational fear or virtue signaling, and I’d like to see less of either.

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