Are you letting your teen have a friend over to hang out for a bit?

[Anonymous]

Our HS student came to us yesterday saying a friend had texted and could they hang out. Just one friend!

Before I could say a word, my husband the Ph.D. biologist said NO. He called this pandemic a month ago, saying the schools will close in a few weeks (they did), we need to load up on supplies to last a few months (we did), and the schools are done for the rest of the year and possibly into the fall (we'll see, but he's been right so far).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No. You need to make hard choices and sacrifices for the greater good. You also need to protect your children.

I’m proud that my family is making the harder choice to social distance. Some people don’t have the option to do the right thing (health care aides in nursing homes with families at home; nurses, doctors, hospital staffs; grocery store workers, mail carriers, cops...) Those of us who have the option should stay home and away from other people because essential workers can’t. It’s the only way to flatten the curve.

No hysteria here. Just social responsibility.

THIS

I feel like the concept of sacrificing for the greater good is separating the faux-liberals from the true liberals. If you cannot social-distance for the greater good for a few weeks, you are not a liberal.

This smacks the DCUM liberal where she lives! Privilege is the ability to socially isolate. Doing it for your fellow citizens is a liberal action.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It seems like there are two camps on this thread:

People who are following all current recommendations and laws currently in place in their respective jurisdictions.

People who want to scold the first group into engaging in some more stringent social distancing behavior, based solely on their own personal opinions.

I live in DC, and the current recommendations allow socializing in small groups. Talk to the Mayor if you want that to change.

God help you. DC is so behind the current data.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It seems like there are two camps on this thread:

People who are following all current recommendations and laws currently in place in their respective jurisdictions.

People who want to scold the first group into engaging in some more stringent social distancing behavior, based solely on their own personal opinions.

I live in DC, and the current recommendations allow socializing in small groups. Talk to the Mayor if you want that to change.

Agree completely.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No. You need to make hard choices and sacrifices for the greater good. You also need to protect your children.

I’m proud that my family is making the harder choice to social distance. Some people don’t have the option to do the right thing (health care aides in nursing homes with families at home; nurses, doctors, hospital staffs; grocery store workers, mail carriers, cops...) Those of us who have the option should stay home and away from other people because essential workers can’t. It’s the only way to flatten the curve.

No hysteria here. Just social responsibility.

THIS

+2 Why can’t people understand this? More importantly, why don’t they care?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It seems like there are two camps on this thread:

People who are following all current recommendations and laws currently in place in their respective jurisdictions.

People who want to scold the first group into engaging in some more stringent social distancing behavior, based solely on their own personal opinions.

I live in DC, and the current recommendations allow socializing in small groups. Talk to the Mayor if you want that to change.

Agree completely.

This.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No. You need to make hard choices and sacrifices for the greater good. You also need to protect your children.

I’m proud that my family is making the harder choice to social distance. Some people don’t have the option to do the right thing (health care aides in nursing homes with families at home; nurses, doctors, hospital staffs; grocery store workers, mail carriers, cops...) Those of us who have the option should stay home and away from other people because essential workers can’t. It’s the only way to flatten the curve.

No hysteria here. Just social responsibility.

THIS

+2 Why can’t people understand this? More importantly, why don’t they care?

Sorry, not living like the Bubble Boy. Look at what is actually happening and you will see that there is zero need for that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No. You need to make hard choices and sacrifices for the greater good. You also need to protect your children.

I’m proud that my family is making the harder choice to social distance. Some people don’t have the option to do the right thing (health care aides in nursing homes with families at home; nurses, doctors, hospital staffs; grocery store workers, mail carriers, cops...) Those of us who have the option should stay home and away from other people because essential workers can’t. It’s the only way to flatten the curve.

No hysteria here. Just social responsibility.

THIS

+2 Why can’t people understand this? More importantly, why don’t they care?

Sorry, not living like the Bubble Boy. Look at what is actually happening and you will see that there is zero need for that.

Stop being an idiot. You’re making excuses for yourself. There is not one expert in the country who thinks that your teen/tween seeing friends is a good idea. End of discussion.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Oh, my good God. The level of overreaction and hysteria on this board is out of control. We are not under a national quarantine. We’ve been asked to limit gatherings to 10 people or less. Yes, this is serious but some of you people need to take your anti-anxiety meds and stay away from DCUM for a while.

Yes, I’ve heard of people who haven’t left their houses for two weeks now. And this board is a feedback loop increasing the posters’ anxiety.

Take reasonable precautions, sure, but don’t bury yourself in fear. This virus isn’t a risk for your children, and if you’re a healthy adult, it’s not much of a threat to you, either. The average age of people who have died of this in Italy is almost 80.

We’re taking our kids to play with their cousins this afternoon. Life goes on.

OMG. My friend’s 45-year-old, healthy husband may have permanent lung damage.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No. You need to make hard choices and sacrifices for the greater good. You also need to protect your children.

I’m proud that my family is making the harder choice to social distance. Some people don’t have the option to do the right thing (health care aides in nursing homes with families at home; nurses, doctors, hospital staffs; grocery store workers, mail carriers, cops...) Those of us who have the option should stay home and away from other people because essential workers can’t. It’s the only way to flatten the curve.

No hysteria here. Just social responsibility.

THIS

+2 Why can’t people understand this? More importantly, why don’t they care?

+3.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:One friend is fine. Heard some doctor on the radio actually recommend it, the boost to the psyche would then boost immune system

Any "doctor" who uses the term "boost the immune system" is a quack to begin with.

The NYT disagrees:

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/10/well/live/can-i-boost-my-immune-system.html?action=click&module=Spotlight&pgtype=Homepage

Exercise is known to boost the immune system - go out and ride your bike, take a walk, get yard work done.

Hanging out with friends increases happiness and is a good way to bring down stress levels

Laughter is the best medicine

Panic/stress/anxiety/depression/inactivity actually ARE dangerous. If you thrive staying alone at home, do it. But don't scold the people who get together in small groups.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No. You need to make hard choices and sacrifices for the greater good. You also need to protect your children.

I’m proud that my family is making the harder choice to social distance. Some people don’t have the option to do the right thing (health care aides in nursing homes with families at home; nurses, doctors, hospital staffs; grocery store workers, mail carriers, cops...) Those of us who have the option should stay home and away from other people because essential workers can’t. It’s the only way to flatten the curve.

No hysteria here. Just social responsibility.

THIS

+2 Why can’t people understand this? More importantly, why don’t they care?

Sorry, not living like the Bubble Boy. Look at what is actually happening and you will see that there is zero need for that.

Stop being an idiot. You’re making excuses for yourself. There is not one expert in the country who thinks that your teen/tween seeing friends is a good idea. End of discussion.

Lots of DCUM parents of teens have lost control or are afraid to spend time with their kids. Letting them see friends is easy. Sad but so true.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No. You need to make hard choices and sacrifices for the greater good. You also need to protect your children.

I’m proud that my family is making the harder choice to social distance. Some people don’t have the option to do the right thing (health care aides in nursing homes with families at home; nurses, doctors, hospital staffs; grocery store workers, mail carriers, cops...) Those of us who have the option should stay home and away from other people because essential workers can’t. It’s the only way to flatten the curve.

No hysteria here. Just social responsibility.

THIS

+2 Why can’t people understand this? More importantly, why don’t they care?

Sorry, not living like the Bubble Boy. Look at what is actually happening and you will see that there is zero need for that.

Stop being an idiot. You’re making excuses for yourself. There is not one expert in the country who thinks that your teen/tween seeing friends is a good idea. End of discussion.

Even the damned experts are getting together in not so small groups. Why aren't they teleconferencing from their own isolation tanks? Nancy Pelosi is turning 80 in a few days and she is not maintaining any illusion of social distance.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:One friend is fine. Heard some doctor on the radio actually recommend it, the boost to the psyche would then boost immune system

Any "doctor" who uses the term "boost the immune system" is a quack to begin with.

The NYT disagrees:

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/10/well/live/can-i-boost-my-immune-system.html?action=click&module=Spotlight&pgtype=Homepage

Exercise is known to boost the immune system - go out and ride your bike, take a walk, get yard work done.

Hanging out with friends increases happiness and is a good way to bring down stress levels

Laughter is the best medicine

Panic/stress/anxiety/depression/inactivity actually ARE dangerous. If you thrive staying alone at home, do it. But don't scold the people who get together in small groups.

You are rationalizing to absurd lengths, PP! It’s honestly laughable! Do you seriously believe that your happiness-immunity is going to stop you from spreading the virus to other people?! It won’t. Get outside but stay away from other people and learn to laugh with your family.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No. You need to make hard choices and sacrifices for the greater good. You also need to protect your children.

I’m proud that my family is making the harder choice to social distance. Some people don’t have the option to do the right thing (health care aides in nursing homes with families at home; nurses, doctors, hospital staffs; grocery store workers, mail carriers, cops...) Those of us who have the option should stay home and away from other people because essential workers can’t. It’s the only way to flatten the curve.

No hysteria here. Just social responsibility.

THIS

+2 Why can’t people understand this? More importantly, why don’t they care?

Sorry, not living like the Bubble Boy. Look at what is actually happening and you will see that there is zero need for that.

Stop being an idiot. You’re making excuses for yourself. There is not one expert in the country who thinks that your teen/tween seeing friends is a good idea. End of discussion.

Even the damned experts are getting together in not so small groups. Why aren't they teleconferencing from their own isolation tanks? Nancy Pelosi is turning 80 in a few days and she is not maintaining any illusion of social distance.

They are essential personnel. Your teen is NOT.