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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Were that many parents masking at home? [/quote]

Of course not. Something else is going on but people want an easy scapegoat.[/quote]
It’s not just about masking, though the impact of it on children outside the home was not minimal in many large cities.* Studies have since shown that the shift toward more isolation and less in-person interaction had long-lasting effects, especially for young people.

[i]Nationwide Analysis of Child Development Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic[/i]
“Children born during the pandemic had higher rates of delayed milestone achievements compared with those born before the pandemic, mainly in the socioemotional and language domains. These findings emphasize the importance of the health care system preparedness for preventive measures of developmental delays during social restrictions scenarios.”
https://publications.aap.org/pediatricsopenscience/article/1/3/1/203211/Nationwide-Analysis-of-Child-Development-Amid-the?

[i]Six years after COVID-19 pandemic declaration, experts say mental health impacts still linger[/i]
“A study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health found that teenagers who lived through pandemic lockdowns reported higher levels of anxiety and depression compared with previous years.
Researchers also found changes in the brain scans of some teens in areas associated with memory, stress and decision-making. Some participants showed signs of what researchers described as accelerated brain aging.”
https://www.wjcl.com/article/six-years-after-covid-19-pandemic-declaration-experts-mental-health-impacts-linger/70723421

* [i]Why Are Preschoolers Subject to the Strictest COVID Rules in New York City?
Masks are no longer required at sporting events, in offices, or on planes, but toddlers still have to wear them at school.[/i]
https://www.newyorker.com/news/annals-of-education/why-are-preschoolers-subject-to-the-strictest-covid-rules-in-new-york-city[/quote]

Isn't it obvious? The parents reaction had long lasting effects. Their parents made choices about masking and isolation for their kids. No wonder they are more anxious and depressed, because that's what their home was like.[/quote]

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