Is it irresponsible to use daycare if it is open?

[Anonymous]

Yes, it is irresponsible. You should keep your children home, away from other kids, and away from other adults. Period.

It's hard for all of us. it doesn't make it any easier no matter how you phrase this question. The sooner we all get on board, hopefully the sooner we can get this under control.

[Anonymous]

Yes, I feel like you should keep him home if you are home. Screen time? I Pad?

[Anonymous]

If you are home then yes it’s irresponsible. If you are essential and have to work, yes, you need to do what you need to do.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I feel like a lot of people have a similar dilemma to OP. If daycares are open, most people will send their kid. If they closed daycares and set up certain ones to take kids of emergency personnel it would be so much better for society and help flatten the curve.

What about all the people who are not emergency personnel but have to go in anyway? There's still a lot of those people who aren't allowed to telework. Should we let them lose their jobs?

And people who can telework but have young kids at home. I cannot telework with a 1yo and 3yo.

Most of us are going to get it anyway. Closing the schools, teleworking, cancelling big events, closing restaurants are all going to help slow this down. It does t gave to be all or nothing, we need to continue with at least some basic services.

[Anonymous]

I'm keeping my older kids home as school is closed, but I have to telework, and I cannot do that with a barely 2 yo underfoot. He will go to his daycare for basic school hours, as long as they're open. There are plenty of parents who are not using it, so there have been maybe 2 kids per class yesterday and today. If they decide to close (which the owner does not want to do), we will certainly respect that.

[Anonymous]

Of course it's irresponsible.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm keeping my older kids home as school is closed, but I have to telework, and I cannot do that with a barely 2 yo underfoot. He will go to his daycare for basic school hours, as long as they're open. There are plenty of parents who are not using it, so there have been maybe 2 kids per class yesterday and today. If they decide to close (which the owner does not want to do), we will certainly respect that.

This is us, too; older kids are home, little guy is in daycare for as long as it's open. We're doing a LOT to distance ourselves, but frankly, there is every indication that this is a marathon, and not a sprint, so we're taking stress and mental health into account. The goal of these measures is to flatten the curve, and we're doing that. Shaming people is counterproductive.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm keeping my older kids home as school is closed, but I have to telework, and I cannot do that with a barely 2 yo underfoot. He will go to his daycare for basic school hours, as long as they're open. There are plenty of parents who are not using it, so there have been maybe 2 kids per class yesterday and today. If they decide to close (which the owner does not want to do), we will certainly respect that.

This is us, too; older kids are home, little guy is in daycare for as long as it's open. We're doing a LOT to distance ourselves, but frankly, there is every indication that this is a marathon, and not a sprint, so we're taking stress and mental health into account. The goal of these measures is to flatten the curve, and we're doing that. Shaming people is counterproductive.

Shh, don't spread the voice of reason too loudly, or you'll attract attention. But yes, it gives me hope that we can do what we can while continuing to keep society and families functioning as best as we can.

[Anonymous]

My child is in a very small daycare, so I plan to keep sending her until something changes. My son's preschool is open to but the teachers are very vigilant at taking temperature, making sure the kids wash hands, and sending kids home if they show even signs of the common cold. We all must do what we can.

Yes, I see teenagers playing soccer and basketball at the local park, with no remorse and no worries. And the worst of them all? A family having a huge (yes, huge) outdoor barbeque on Sunday night. So many people spilling into the street, with kids chasing each other and adults standing close enough to hug. I had to cross the street just to physically move past the house.

We all need to do what we think is best for our families and ourselves. If I can preserve my sanity for one more day while the schools are open, I should. Because we don't know what tomorrow will bring...

[Anonymous]

This situation is going to last months. Right now it may not feel necessary to keep your child home, but it is necessary that as many people as possible do so in order to flatten the curve and it is necessary to do it now. By the time it becomes apparent how serious the issue is, it will be too late. Take action now, not later. Don't worry about what other people are doing. Do what you think is right.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm keeping my older kids home as school is closed, but I have to telework, and I cannot do that with a barely 2 yo underfoot. He will go to his daycare for basic school hours, as long as they're open. There are plenty of parents who are not using it, so there have been maybe 2 kids per class yesterday and today. If they decide to close (which the owner does not want to do), we will certainly respect that.

This is us, too; older kids are home, little guy is in daycare for as long as it's open. We're doing a LOT to distance ourselves, but frankly, there is every indication that this is a marathon, and not a sprint, so we're taking stress and mental health into account. The goal of these measures is to flatten the curve, and we're doing that. Shaming people is counterproductive.

Shh, don't spread the voice of reason too loudly, or you'll attract attention. But yes, it gives me hope that we can do what we can while continuing to keep society and families functioning as best as we can.

Actually, the "marathon not a sprint" point is an argument for keeping kids home now. Your actions are most effective now, not later. Yes, it will be hard, but sending your kids to daycare for two weeks is not going to significantly help your stress and mental health when you ultimately have to keep them home for months.

[Anonymous]

I really don’t understand how I could work with a 2-year-old by my side all day? Conference calls, training, emails, one on one calls with my boss. It’s simply not an option to keep
mine home.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I really don’t understand how I could work with a 2-year-old by my side all day? Conference calls, training, emails, one on one calls with my boss. It’s simply not an option to keep
mine home.

Nanny. Your daycare is, in all likelihood, going to close. Start looking for other options now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I really don’t understand how I could work with a 2-year-old by my side all day? Conference calls, training, emails, one on one calls with my boss. It’s simply not an option to keep
mine home.

Nanny. Your daycare is, in all likelihood, going to close. Start looking for other options now.

Thanks for the input, but I’m happy with my daycare situation. Go back to living your life.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I really don’t understand how I could work with a 2-year-old by my side all day? Conference calls, training, emails, one on one calls with my boss. It’s simply not an option to keep
mine home.

Nanny. Your daycare is, in all likelihood, going to close. Start looking for other options now.

Actually our preschool is much safer, as they offer health insurance for the teachers and they check everyone's temperature daily. The teachers have been with the school for 5+ years each. I'm not going to find a stranger now to come over to the house and potentially infect everyone.