Are kids (under 12) still wearing masks for backyard parties?

[Anonymous]

Our homeschool group continues to mask, and we only meet outdoors. The kids are used to it, and when it's time to eat or drink, they scatter about 15-20 feet away from other families in their own family groups, completely without adult prompting. Some have health concerns, but while over half are healthy, we respect that the needs of the families with health concerns take priority.

The only ones unmasked around others are two 2yo who are still getting used to masking. They want to be like the big kids, but they forget to put their masks on when they get a drink. NBD.