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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]We haven’t had another family over for dinner since March. And probably won’t for a long time. Why does anyone think sending kids to live in a campus dorm is a good idea?? [/quote]

We are a cautious family - always wearing masks upon entering grocery stores, malls, etc. But, we don't wear masks when taking a walk outside or running on the local HS track. 
We wash hands/use hand sanitizer/wipes religiously.

While we haven't had any "friends" over for dinner....we have had Grandma over (although not during initial phase) - it's unavoidable really as she requires help with sending emails, paperwork and other things.  I have had the occasional social distance friend sitting in back yard for glass of wine. We did go to by brother's for 4th of July (sat outside socially distanced for the most part).

There have been a rare few occasions where I have gone into a friends house and vice versa.  We assumed the risk.  Just like attending church and taking communion. Went for niece's first communion - not everyone was wearing a mask.  My kids and I went to take communion from our priest while my DH thought it was too risky. We went to brother's house for lunch after and DH didn't have issue with that.

My DH hasn't stopped working since this all began (thankfully!) and his job requires interaction with different people -- he's extremely cautious.
I telework on rotation basis going into office a few days a week.

Here's my point of view....had we at the very beginning....shut down the ENTIRE country (every single state - regardless of # of cases in each state at the time) we wouldn't be in as big a mess as we are in now.  However, this would never have worked with our current Federal and State Government systems. Tell me....had the US President issued a Federal Mandate to shut down all schools, colleges and non-essential businesses at the initial outbreak....do you really think states such as WV, WY, MT, etc. who at the time had only a few reported cases if any at all would have agreed to shut down all schools, colleges and non-essential businesses?? Heck no. They would have likely defied the mandate because each State feels like they have the right to make their own rules as they have been allowed to do according to the current system. This isn't the case in most other countries. They would have said....oh...we don't have any or only a few cases, so why should we shut down?

As for sending kids back to school (K-12) or college....it's a very complex issue....

I truly feel for both teachers and parents of kids in K-6 right now...had this happened when my kids were K-6 (and who were also in SACC) with both parents working....I can tell you we would not have been able to afford having 1 parent quit their job to stay home with kids. I would have had to ask a grandparent or hire someone to stay home with them. I am able to telework some days...but many families out there rely on 2-parent incomes with neither parent able to telework.

...and about college...and sending kids to campus. From what I understand it's totally a personal decision...most colleges are offering 100% DL options for those students who wish it, and hybrid courses mixed with some DL for those staying on campus.

We are going in with eyes wide open and the understanding that things are changing weekly.  As for now most colleges are sending kids home at Thanksgiving to finish the semester 100% DL and only returning end of January. Both my kids' colleges send detailed guidelines on return to campus. I am fine sending my kids off to college. That being said...they are both in VA colleges....I might have a different view if they were further away requiring a flight to get home should the need arise.

Signed,
Mom of twins and sending both rising freshmen off to VA college campuses next month.

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You are not being as cautious as you describe. Going to a family celebration? Attending indoor religious services? Neither parent teleworking? Going to friends houses & malls?

You are not the worst covidiot, by any stretch, but you have taken unnecessary risks.

So your college plan does not surprise me. I agree with you that it is complex.[/quote]

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