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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Some posters are incapable of understanding nuance.

It's okay to worry about our privileged children who have lost their sense of normalcy. Yes, they are safe and will probably not remember this time. That doesn't invalidate moments of sadness, anxiety, or frustration. Same goes for us parents.

It's also okay to worry about the state of the world and all of the children who are not safe. I worry about all of the families who are going hungry right now. I worry about all of the parents who are losing their jobs and their insurance. I try to do the best I can to help my own child and those who are already disenfranchised by a cynical world.

Finding perspective is so healthy and also encourages us to help others in need. But we can't go through life comparing ourselves to Anne Frank. [/quote]

I find extreme navel-gazing and self-pity among the privileged (and I am one of them) disgusting. You do you.[/quote]

Someone asked how kids were handling this and some people answered. Thinking that that's "extreme navel-gazing" or that wishing your child wasn't upset is some how inappropriate just makes it seem like you're looking for a reason to be angry at people.

If you're worried about less fortunate or the people suffering more, do something to help them. Using them as a cudgel against people who wish their kids could see their friends doesn't do that, though.[/quote]

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