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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Yes, it is the civically responsible thing to do.  Screw “socialization”.  Leave the daycare and school spots for the families who truly need them and give those children a better shot at staying safe as well as their teachers. [/quote]

+1. I do agree with this now after seeing the crowded hallways of schools back in session.  My kids are able to learn at home with new computers and great WiFi.  Not all families are so lucky.  And I don’t need to work out of the house. [/quote]

Totally agree![/quote]

+3. [/quote]

+4. That’s what my friends and I are doing, for the most part. We all either have a WFH parent or nanny/grandparent to help at home, so we are freeing up the spots for children who need it, eg those with essential WOH parents. Of course, there are a few families who continue to send for “socialization” even though they don’t really need to (but they’re too lazy to take care of their kids at home). They do get some side eye, but for the most part, people are being responsible and looking out for their children’s health.[/quote]

+5. Yeah, this time around I agree.  If you can work from home, you should keep your kids home too.  It sucks but we have to think collectively now and do what’s best for everyone. [/quote]

I don't know what kind of job you have, but mine frowns on me for getting 0 work done at home because of my kids. For some of us, telework and having young kids around is NOT possible. It's more than just "sucks." Maybe you shouldn't be judging "what's best for everyone" based on your sole experience.[/quote]

No, I am judging.  Not just you and your partner but also your boss and company.  Your child should be home and you and your company, as well as your spouse’s company, need to have a conversation.

I did with my company.  I have a first grader and two year old and DH is out of the house.  We can up with a schedule for meetings/calls.  Not great but definitely doable.  [/quote]

NP. My husband and I are incredibly privileged in our personal situation, which affords us not only the ability to from home with a lot of flexibility but to also pay for a nanny for our children, but at least I recognize how privileged we are and I don't tell other people that they should just do what's collectively best for everyone. My previous employer would not have allowed me to work from home and care for my children - I would have been expected to be online from at least 8-5 every day without exception. I could have had as many conversations as I wanted to with him as well as with the management of the firm, but it wouldn't have made a difference. I know this because I had those conversations three years ago when I quit due to the lack of flexibility. At that time I had the luxury of finding another job that gave me more of what I wanted, but do you really think everyone has the ability to do that right now? I have friends who are out of work and having a hard time getting another job. I have others who are living in daily fear of losing the jobs they have. Your insensitive statement from your place of privilege is truly disgusting, and I hope you can see that.[/quote]

NP here and I don’t see that anymore.  This is a collective issue that can’t be solved by everyone deciding what’s best for their own family.  We must take this collectively and seriously.

If you can keep your child home, make the sacrifice and do it.  If you can’t, those spots is school are for your child.  [/quote]

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