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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP-- I am sorry that so many people are responding with negativity.  My D was similar.  We did the following and it really helped

-let her have one friend that she could see not socially distanced.  We spoke with the family and believe they are being pretty safe.  
-she got a babysitting job with a family where the parents are working from home. Lots of families are looking for august and the school year because of closed schools and camps. This was not what she wanted to do, but having a job/schedule/getting out of the house has made a world of difference in her attitude.
-encouraging her to see friends socially distanced and outside.

We know there is some risk to these, but we have decided the minimal risk is worth the trade off for her mental health.  good luck.

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I agree.  Early on in the summer, I sat my family down and we had a "lemonade" planning session.  It might be time to have one for the school year.  Lots might stinck, but what can you do to make some lemonade out of these lemons.  Brainstorm.  I just mentioned to my HS senior that she and her pals could have a socially distanced lunch on my patio any day they want  in the fall.  She resonded "yeah and we have every Wednesday off."  We took some extra family vacation time this summer to Deep Creek lake for hiking and kayaking. A change of scenery was excellent.  Even family hikes or trips to local state parks can be rejuvinating. I'm already thinking if my kids' activities don't keep them busy this winter, skiing might be safe so perhaps we get an annual pass to liberrty.  I realize not everyone has resources to thrown $ at these problems, but we are spending a lot less on lunches downtowna and metro fare and parking for our commute, so in our case its a matter of re-allocation.  [/quote]

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