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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]For most kids school is not fun.

It’s not about fun it’s about socialization even if they can just talk to a kid every day they will be more mentally healthy.

I think school with DL can socialize without going to school.

No one solution is nirvana. [/quote]

Except that this is going to teach horrible socialization. I don’t want my kids learning to be afraid of other people and having to stand far away and worried if they get too close. I don’t want my kids not learning nuances and the significance of  facial expressions, which feeds a ton into empathy development. I don’t want my kids not able to give a hug or be hugged if they get hurt. I don’t want my young ES kids being constantly expected and pestered to sit stillin one spot and not explore for hours - much longer than what’s expected for their age. (And no, I’m not sending them to in person until this blows over.)

Yes, I know there are many kids who have unfortunate home lives so even being in that type of school setting is so much better. But for the majority of kids who don’t have unfortunate home situations, in person schooling done right is devastating and harmful. I really think it’s going to create a generation of emotionally stunted and anxious children. [/quote]

Not if you are a responsible parent. Your kids should have a few friends they socialize with/hug/etc

Even distance learners can meet up and socialize in groups &lt;10.[/quote]

Omg, no, they cannot. This is exactly why Americans suck so hard at fighting this virus. If classrooms with less than 10 at a time and masks and social distancing at all times can not open because it’s unsafe, you absolutely cannot safely meet up in groups of less than 10 and hug it out. You have got to be kidding me with this.[/quote]

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