Grandparents not taking social distancing serious

[Anonymous]

My mother is watching DC as I am wfh,
Today I got a text from father that he’s having a “friend” over

I quickly told him “no, we aren’t suppose to have gatherings of people because we’re putting ourself at jeopardy”

He tells me, his friend isn’t having any symptoms.

I just don’t know what part of this my father isn’t getting.

I’m scared to continue to have my son at my parents home now

[Anonymous]

WTF?? Your should not be having your elderly parents care for a child during the middle of this pandemic. Your son is potentially an asymptomatic covid carrier. He should not be anywhere near your parents. You should be worrying about your SON infecting your parents, not the other way around. WHy cant people get that we shouldnt be visiting grandparents right now unless the point is to care for the grandparents who cant care for themselves? Grandparents should not be caregiver of children right now.

[Anonymous]

Grandparents are 50 not elderly

[Anonymous]

You can not trust your grandparents to behave OP. You may want to shift your work time, if you can, so your mom does not have to come over until they have completely isolated themselves for 14 days.

[Anonymous]

Or, you don't have them watch your son at their house. They are apparently not trustworthy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You can not trust your grandparents to behave OP. You may want to shift your work time, if you can, so your mom does not have to come over until they have completely isolated themselves for 14 days.

+1

Grandparents cannot be with DC.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You can not trust your grandparents to behave OP. You may want to shift your work time, if you can, so your mom does not have to come over until they have completely isolated themselves for 14 days.

+1

Grandparents cannot be with DC.

That’s ridiculous. It’s dangerous for them not her DC. Unless you or your DH or DC have underlying health issues, I’d make the point but then step back if I wanted to continue to utilize their childcare. It is what it is.

[Anonymous]

Kid stays home with you. Grandparents can see him by video chat until this is over.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Kid stays home with you. Grandparents can see him by video chat until this is over.

My parents don't take social distancing seriously either. They go out to do groceries runs everyday. They meet with some of their friends too.

And no, they are not allowed to come to our home to see the kids. We do video chats and pictures too!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You can not trust your grandparents to behave OP. You may want to shift your work time, if you can, so your mom does not have to come over until they have completely isolated themselves for 14 days.

+1

Grandparents cannot be with DC.

That’s ridiculous. It’s dangerous for them not her DC. Unless you or your DH or DC have underlying health issues, I’d make the point but then step back if I wanted to continue to utilize their childcare. It is what it is.

You are ridiculous. The virus has killed children and people who are completely healthy. It’s dangerous for everyone.

[Anonymous]

You yell at your father, OP. You berate him soundly for putting his own life and those of others at risk by failing to inform himself accurately. And then you warn that your child will not come over anymore if he persists in his stupidity. That you might lose your job because of that, and that it will be all his fault.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You can not trust your grandparents to behave OP. You may want to shift your work time, if you can, so your mom does not have to come over until they have completely isolated themselves for 14 days.

+1

Grandparents cannot be with DC.

That’s ridiculous. It’s dangerous for them not her DC. Unless you or your DH or DC have underlying health issues, I’d make the point but then step back if I wanted to continue to utilize their childcare. It is what it is.

You are ridiculous. The virus has killed children and people who are completely healthy. It’s dangerous for everyone.

Not only that but OP can look out for the best interests of her parents too by telling them having friends over is not ok and also by keeping her kid home.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Grandparents are 50 not elderly

50 is not 25. Every year makes a difference.

Here's whom they're putting at risk:

-Themselves
-Their friend
-Whomever their friend comes into contact with
-Your kid
-You (and your partner, if applicable)
-Every person you come in contact with, including grocery store clerks
-Every person they come in contact with
-And so on

Nope. Big old nope.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You can not trust your grandparents to behave OP. You may want to shift your work time, if you can, so your mom does not have to come over until they have completely isolated themselves for 14 days.

+1

Grandparents cannot be with DC.

That’s ridiculous. It’s dangerous for them not her DC. Unless you or your DH or DC have underlying health issues, I’d make the point but then step back if I wanted to continue to utilize their childcare. It is what it is.

You are ridiculous. The virus has killed children and people who are completely healthy. It’s dangerous for everyone.

It’s really killed very very few children. Vanishingly few worldwide. Way fewer than norovirus or freak accidents or lots of things you wouldn’t stop having child care to prevent. Seriously. Look at the stats for kids. My DH is a ped at Children’s and they are furloughing staff because of how unbusy they are.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You can not trust your grandparents to behave OP. You may want to shift your work time, if you can, so your mom does not have to come over until they have completely isolated themselves for 14 days.

+1

Grandparents cannot be with DC.

That’s ridiculous. It’s dangerous for them not her DC. Unless you or your DH or DC have underlying health issues, I’d make the point but then step back if I wanted to continue to utilize their childcare. It is what it is.

You are ridiculous. The virus has killed children and people who are completely healthy. It’s dangerous for everyone.

The fatality rate for children and those w/o underlying health conditions is extremely low. Yes, you should take it seriously, but it's simply wrong to say it's equally dangerous to everyone. That's just not true.