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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Your kid is telling her friends you won't allow her due to covid concerns.  It doesn't matter what you tell other parents.   The ability to frame the story is now gone when you have teens and social media and more.

There's no need for pushy notes, for sure.   I think since most people in this area are vaccinated at that age, people are resuming most social activities, indoor and out.   So perhaps you are more cautious than most of your kid's friend set.  And that's why a parent (who I assume you know) is reaching out.  I would have phrased it about what you'd like to see to make you more comfortable with allowing your daughter to go.

The kids are having a lot of social skill issues right now.  They've missed a year of socializing in appropriate ways.  Personally, I would balance the value of allowing your child to socialize with the risk of COVID.  [/quote]

OP here, I acknowledge that and I’ve tried to balance safety concerns (I have 2 unvaxxed kids at home including a kid with immune issues and a 2 month old) with giving my DD room to do things with her friends.  I’ve tried to indulge as much as possible but sometimes “no” is the only option.  It’s hard enough dealing with pressure to do this for DD and DD pleading to do things - last thing I need is another parent on my case.  It’s just a vent.[/quote]

Well this is just the beginning! Your daughter is entering her teen years where kids spend lots of time together. I do think it’s unfair to keep her home to protect younger kids? [/quote]

Wow you are an idiot [/quote]

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