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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m so confused by posters saying that their kids will be devastated emotionally if not in school.  Can’t your kids hang out with others now while socially distancing, talk via zoom, do outdoor sports, etc?  Mine bike around the neighborhood, take walks, etc. with their friends all the time.  I’m not saying it’s ideal, but most kids are very resilient.  I don’t see this level of concern with kids who before the pandemic could have had much more social interaction, but chose to do much of their socialization via social media.  Kids adapt...there are children of all ages all over the world now and historically who don’t or didn’t spend several hours a day with friends.

In the meantime, we are thinking creatively about how to get our kids some safe social interactions (outside, masks), so that DL school for a year isn’t the end of the world.  We are also focusing on the positive benefits...our family unit is stronger than ever, we are getting a ton of exercise, we are working with our kids to experience things we didn’t prioritize before.  I believe our kids will be more resilient because of this.[/quote]I have one kid who isn't adaptable.  She's rigid and has anxiety issues that we're working on.  She doesn't just need socialization, she needs independence from her parents/nanny.  She hates to feel like she's being told what to do, which comes from even suggestions like us saying "lunch time" or "dinner is ready" and so she fights us every minute of every day.  Big screaming ugly fights.  In a group setting she just goes along with the crowd because it's not directed at her.  She's happy to join the crowd. We all need a break from the fights and anger.  She needs a vacation from feeling like she needs to fight.  She needs time to let go of the anger and feel happy for just a bit.   It's been a terrible experience being home for her.

Our other kid is fine.  We could keep her home indefinitely.[/quote]

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