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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don’t know.  On one hand I recognize the concern and the chance that an illness could disrupt Christmas.

On the other hand I think white UMC women in particular have become crazy about illnesses and lost all perspective.  If you posted this in 2018, people would have mostly thought you were crazy.  First off, there’s a high chance your kids won’t even get sick.  Secondly, even if your mom does get sick she will likely be okay.  Even if your kids did get sick, could you reschedule your trip?

What stands out to me is that you’re speaking about the flu or Covid like it’s this extreme event.  Except getting sick is part of life especially for kids.  In my opinion you need some anxiety meds and a stiff drink when you visit your mom.

There are various schools of thought as to why our kids so sick this year.  We do know that it has something to do with Covid.  Common sense tells me that continuing to mask your kids and keep them home is just going to prolong this.  Your kids have to get sick.  It’s part of childhood.  [/quote]

OP here. I hear your point about general illness and if we weren’t going to visit my frail, 83 year old mom who has just recuperated from surgery I wouldn’t think twice about sending my kids to school. As I noted in my post at the very beginning, my kids and I are the only family my mom has visiting her this year. Sure, I could reschedule. Do I want my frail, elderly mom spending Christmas completely alone save the caregivers who help her? No. And I don’t know how many Christmases are ahead for her.

You’re also assuming I’m white and UMC and that I drink - none of these assumptions are true. [/quote]

OP you know the right thing to do. Ignore those harpies. [/quote]

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