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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We are still masking for the foreseeable future.

I tried talking to my kid this morning about treating everyone with the same kindness at school whether they were wearing a mask or not and he was legitimately offended, saying that people who were not wearing masks were failing to take care of the people in the community who had lower immunity levels or at risk people at home, and I said we would have to continue the conversation this evening (because, though I didn't say it, he wasn't really wrong and I don't know a great response to this argument).[/quote]

Similar. We’re struggling with language that won’t add to any conflict/confusion at school. If you come up with something, would love to hear it. Ours is in 1st. [/quote]

So you have filled your young child's head with judgmental and sanctimonious thoughts and now you're wondering what to say to them next to undo this.

Excellent parenting.

On the off chance you are serious, I would say to them that the scientists have said it's safe to unmask but some people may choose not to because of situations in their family or with their own health.  The end.

And stop putting your agenda on your young child.  It's so gross.[/quote]

NP. I know it's hard for DCUM to reserve judgement, but, I'd suggest trying to do so.

We deliberately refrained from significant conversation with our second grader in advance of vaccines being approved, and even for a short while after they were approved for the 5-12 demographic, because we didn't want our child to feel any weight of responsibility for the decision, etc.

When we finally did discuss it with our child, they had already gotten significant input and feedback from the school--it surprised us just how much they had absorbed from others.

We continue to try and promote the notion that everyone is making the best decision for their families and that we are kind and considerate and respectful to all, but, if you consider how difficult it has been for [i]some[/i] adults to weigh the various phases and actions and reactions to this pandemic, it makes sense that kids are taking all kinds of things away from it too. Everyone could continue to benefit from grace as we all navigate this next new territory.  [/quote]

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