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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Our kids are slightly older, in upper elementary school, which was the sweet spot between able to (sort of) do virtual school and (sort of) too young for the crushing depression experienced by teens during the pandemic.

What OP is describing is the same that we have, the same parents of teens, medical personnel (my brother and SIL), etc., is burnout.  We were all uniquely affected together - it can be seen now in the widespread lack of behavior and self-control.

I don't know the solution.  Attacking each other because others were also harmed by the pandemic, or minimizing because the lockdowns weren't that long, is not it.  [/quote]

I’m the pp who said the shutdown was not that long.

I was absolutely burnt out before Covid. I had absolutely no time for myself. I had so much guilt not spending enough time with my kids.

[b]I actually think Covid gave parents work flexibility [/b]they may never had before.

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Agree with this.  It showed us how difficult the daily grind is and what life can be when you’re not commuting and out of the office working 8-10 hours a day with young kids.

Unfortunately working and raising young children is very difficult and not a lot of fun.  The alternative is you quit your job and there are consequences from that too.  It’s like everyone is looking for a solution and there isn’t one.  [/quote]

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