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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP i agree with you that the moms shouldn't really be the primary ones communicating this at college age but I also agree that they are probably trying to express it to you because it sounds like you are way more lax than the vast majority in this area right now in terms of inside exposure because you are saying you will allow about 10 friends (overall) coming and going inside which right now is by far the biggest cause of the spread of this virus (different households interacting inside other's homes) and most people I know are actively avoiding this with anyone outside their immediate pod.

You are right that every family has their own risk tolerance, but this is also about being a part of a community and playing a part in the community effort to slow down spread, in my opinion. So even though you aren't worried about your one son because he already had it, if you invite groups of his friends inside your home, those kids are all at risk (not from your son but each other). You are totally right that they are adults and they should be able to manage this but we all know that most college aged kids still need their parents help managing risk (frontal lobe development still at work). I would encourage moving your boundaries to just being outside hang outs and then you will lower the risk of your house being the spot of a spreading event greatly (and getting it yourself). [/quote]

I understand your concern and the concern of the 4 parents. I suspect those 4 will do the 14 day isolation and see each other outside with masks.

I suspect the other 6 will test upon arrival and see each other over the next 2-3 months (like they did all summer) hanging out in each others basements watching TV and playing video games.

Actually i really don't think either is right or wrong, it's becoming more clear that the 4 kids are pushing back on their parents rules which is why they are reaching out.

[b]I don't think small pods are creating spread.[/b] I think it's people that are having uncle bob over after his boat parade and aunt betty who doesn't believe in masks. 
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That depends on the behavior of the people in the small pod.

https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/how-to-keep-covid-19-from-invading-your-pod-and-how-to-stay-safe-if-it-does[/quote]

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