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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There’s already no mask mandate in VA[/quote]
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There's never been a mask mandate for children under 5 in VA.  That decision has always been left up to the preschools and daycares, nearly all of which are privately owned.  [/quote]

+1. What the heck?[/quote]

I dont know, but these boards are riddled with posts from people who seem to think that Virginia mandated masks for ALL children, regardless of age.  That was never the case.  It is almost as if someone is trying to invent an issue where one doesn't actually exist.[/quote]

We KNOW there is no mandate. We want the state to force private businesses to also offer optional. We want their licensing to be conditional on parent choice. [/quote]

Huh?  You want the state to tell a private business that they cannot require masks?  What business are you specifically worried about?  Why not just patronize somewhere else that doesn’t require masks for under fives?[/quote]

BECAUSE THERE ARE NO SECULAR OPTIONS IN NORTH ARLINGTON.  I don't want my three year old masked 8 hours a day but I DO want him in preschool! [/quote]

Then you will need to drive a bit further or start your own preschool.  Most parents want their kids not to get sick from your kid and yoru family.  [/quote]

Last I checked there were no outbreaks out "further". When will it be enough?! This is the demographic at lowest risk of poor outcomes with the MOST restrictions on their lives. I will never understand you or your positions. [/quote]

I am totally against masking kids in daycare. I think the data has shown it simply isn’t having enough of an impact on disease transmission.  So I agree with you whole heartedly that I do not want my kid unnecessarily masked for 8 hours a day.

That said, you are talking about private businesses. They can do what they want and you can choose alternative care if you don’t like their rules. My 2 year old is in a nanny share that does not mask. You can find an alternative for your three year old or wait until your private preschool comes around a drops the requirement.  I get that you don’t like it and it’s easier if the preschool your kid is already at just drops the mandate (or is forced to) but that’s not how this works. [/quote]

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