College Kids returning... house rules?

[Anonymous]

Our college kids are returning and was wondering what house rules everybody else is having.

I ask because a few moms have reached out to me and asked if I will be quarantining my two sons for 14 days upon return from college and they would like my sons to not see their sons until they have quarantined for 14 days. They asked for only masked visits and for them to be outside only.

I'm not sure why they are telling me their rules, their sons should communicate this to them, everybody is different and I can't keep track of everybody's rules.

If that is their rules at their house that is fine, if my son does not quarantine 14 days and that is their rule, they should not invite him over.

One son is a college athlete and got COVID from his team practices so I'm not really worried about him.

The other son will be testing before returning, testing upon return, quarantining until we have a 2nd negative. We are only doing Thanksgiving with my sons and their girlfriends.

After that they can have their girlfriends over and they can see a few friends ~10 (like we did all summer).

I won't require masks in my house, I will allow 2 or 3 friends over at a time, I won't require them to sit outside.

You? They will be home this weekend through January.

[Anonymous]

In a pandemic, anyone who expects members of your household to engage with their household has the right to ask about your rules and to choose their own behavior. And we all know our teens revert back upon returning home.


Personally, I think your rules are too lax, and our household would not be spending time with your household. Fortunately, my son is on our page. I worry most about people who say things like "our son... got covid so I'm not really worried about him" because the way you put it makes it sound like you don't care about other people.

[Anonymous]

I suspect they are telling you their rules because word has gotten around that you are lax.

[Anonymous]

This has got to be a troll post. No one could be that stupid right now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Our college kids are returning and was wondering what house rules everybody else is having.

I ask because a few moms have reached out to me and asked if I will be quarantining my two sons for 14 days upon return from college and they would like my sons to not see their sons until they have quarantined for 14 days. They asked for only masked visits and for them to be outside only.

I'm not sure why they are telling me their rules, their sons should communicate this to them, everybody is different and I can't keep track of everybody's rules.

If that is their rules at their house that is fine, if my son does not quarantine 14 days and that is their rule, they should not invite him over.

One son is a college athlete and got COVID from his team practices so I'm not really worried about him.

The other son will be testing before returning, testing upon return, quarantining until we have a 2nd negative. We are only doing Thanksgiving with my sons and their girlfriends.

After that they can have their girlfriends over and they can see a few friends ~10 (like we did all summer).

I won't require masks in my house, I will allow 2 or 3 friends over at a time, I won't require them to sit outside.

You? They will be home this weekend through January.

When did your child test +
There is different information out there regarding how long immunity lasts. I have seen reports that say 3-4 months.

My nephews tested + in Sept (at college) and is still having symptoms [Covid rash]

[Anonymous]

^^^^ 9/15

NCAA rules 14 days isolation, 7 days back to health plan with full cardio and lung tests before fully practicing with the team.

I would say for my no son it took the full 21 days to feel good enough to practice. But he suffered from depression and anxiety after (more related to the isolation) and is still being treated for that.

They test all players 3x /week but once they test positive no testing for 90 days.

I’m sorry about your nephew I hope he fully recovers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I suspect they are telling you their rules because word has gotten around that you are lax.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I suspect they are telling you their rules because word has gotten around that you are lax.

+1

So true.

[Anonymous]

I have 2 returning home. They may do a small handful of small, socially distanced meetups outdoors but they will not be visiting in friends homes nor will I allow guests here. They were fine with those rules in spring/summer and we're all on the same page to continue. Both will likely babysit extensively for a family we know is closely quarantining and needs help.

[Anonymous]

My kid just notified me tonight her friend she went ti dinner Saturday night has full Covid, got sick morning after and got tested.

That person caught it from a roommate it appears. There was 4 at that dinner and all have roommates.

To add to madness school only allows folks who are sure they don’t have Covid to take walk in test. She needs DR appointment which is Friday.

Her college is not testing anyone leaving like most colleges. Be careful

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:^^^^ 9/15

NCAA rules 14 days isolation, 7 days back to health plan with full cardio and lung tests before fully practicing with the team.

I would say for my no son it took the full 21 days to feel good enough to practice. But he suffered from depression and anxiety after (more related to the isolation) and is still being treated for that.

They test all players 3x /week but once they test positive no testing for 90 days.

I’m sorry about your nephew I hope he fully recovers.

If you haven't already done so, you should get your son in to see a cardiologist at Children's before returning to sports. Inflammation can be deadly.

And your own house rules are nuts. Im hoping you're a troll. Your plan risks the health of a dozen people just in thr first round.

[Anonymous]

If you allow people outside your household to come into your house without a mask, or frankly, to come inside your house at all right now, you’re an idiot.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Our college kids are returning and was wondering what house rules everybody else is having.

I ask because a few moms have reached out to me and asked if I will be quarantining my two sons for 14 days upon return from college and they would like my sons to not see their sons until they have quarantined for 14 days. They asked for only masked visits and for them to be outside only.

I'm not sure why they are telling me their rules, their sons should communicate this to them, everybody is different and I can't keep track of everybody's rules.

If that is their rules at their house that is fine, if my son does not quarantine 14 days and that is their rule, they should not invite him over.

One son is a college athlete and got COVID from his team practices so I'm not really worried about him.

The other son will be testing before returning, testing upon return, quarantining until we have a 2nd negative. We are only doing Thanksgiving with my sons and their girlfriends.

After that they can have their girlfriends over and they can see a few friends ~10 (like we did all summer).

I won't require masks in my house, I will allow 2 or 3 friends over at a time, I won't require them to sit outside.

You? They will be home this weekend through January.

No wonder your kid got sick. You are taking lots of irresponsible risks, and taught them to do the same.

No friends should enter your home. You will undo all of their parents’ conscientious efforts!

[Anonymous]

Obviously you are a misinformed Trumper.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Our college kids are returning and was wondering what house rules everybody else is having.

I'm not sure why they are telling me their rules, their sons should communicate this to them, everybody is different and I can't keep track of everybody's rules.

If that is their rules at their house that is fine, if my son does not quarantine 14 days and that is their rule, they should not invite him over.

I agree - they should communicate directly with their own children about their expectations, and should only be communicating rules to people actually visiting. If they are not inviting you over, why are they telling you rules for your adult children? Makes no sense.