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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My prediction is we will look back and the end result will be we have done far more damage to our kids than any benefit received from shutting down schools.  Our society has been way too short sighted in all of this. [/quote]

Agreed.  I take COVID very seriously and follow all precautions, but the choice not to prioritize kids and schooling is a societal failure at various levels.  Just saw Las Vegas finally reopened schools after realizing students were experiencing a mental health crisis leading to an increase in child suicide.  It’s heartbreaking.  American Academy of Pediatrics and Dr. Fauci advocate for safe reopenings, which is possible with safety measures and mitigation in place.[/quote]

Its not leading to increasing suicide and parents are using that as an excuse.  These kids have untreated mental health issues.  Schools are not equip to handle that level of mental health and parents need to ge their kids more help.  The issue is what is going on at home if kids are struggling that much at home.  Parents are quick to blame the schools and others but not so quick to get their kid help and make the necessary changes in their home to meet their kids needs.

What is down is bullying, school violence and more, so what about all the kids thriving because of not having those stressors?[/quote]

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