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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My college freshman had everything go wrong this fall, up to and including being diagnosed with Covid at school.  While they were in solitary confinement/isolation in a dorm and totally stressed out, they carelessly broke a rule (left the room momentarily but didn’t come in contact with anyone).  
The school is being pretty harsh about this.  I care as much about Covid safety as the next person - probably more - but I don’t see why this needs to go on their permanent record.  Can anyone share similar experiences?  There have been a million extra rules this year and surely there have been a million mistakes.  Nobody should get away with throwing a keg party during a pandemic, but are lesser offenses ever overlooked?
Anyway, be sure to warn your kids.  This is not your father’s college experience.  [/quote]

Your child knew better and choose not to follow the rules.  They were positive for covid which is very serious.  Why didn't you go get them?  No, it shouldn't be overlooked.  This is how covid spreads.  Most of our friends kids are DL this year so if you choose in person you need to follow the rules so its safe for everyone.[/quote]

I agree except I don’t think going to get your covid infected child at college is the right idea. That causes spread. Kids who are exposed to and infected with covid at college should stay at college in the quarantine dorm and their parents should stay away. If you send your kid to college, accept that that may mean your kid has to deal with covid alone in a quarantine dorm.[/quote]

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