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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm amazed at the crazy germaphobia on this site.  Yes, you shouldn't take a kid with chicken pox to the park, but all the other run of the mill illnesses really aren't an issue.  There are tons of germs at the park anyway.

I'm not offended if other parents bring their kids to the playground and I definitely don't stay cooped up at home with my kid.  Let your kids be exposed to these germs.  Unless they are immunocompromised, it's actually better if they get sick early on.  Helps build their immunity for later.[/quote]

What's the matter? You can't come up with any other ideas to keep your sick child entertained other than going to the park? When my children are sick we do crafts or we take a walk because we don't have a backyard.  Is it great for the rest of the family to get sick as well? Maybe it isn't a huge deal for you to have a young, sick childad or have other members of your family sick. Maybe you have a partner with unlimited leave or family who live nearby who can help out. Maybe it's not a big deal for you to miss work or find alternative care. Please don't assume this is the case for everyone. A head cold is not a big deal but diarrhea? Are you serious? I ended up hospitalized as an adult with a stomach virus because I got so dehydrated. I can't imagine potentially exposing a newborn or young child to that. What the hell is wrong with people?[/quote]

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