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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Our elementary school strings concert was canceled. [/quote]

That is sad for the kids (although like the squeaky-clarinet PP, I would have been personally overjoyed as a parent to not have to sit through an elementary school strings concert...). They are missing out on so much. Cumulatively we have done, and continue to do, a lot of damage to the kids.[/quote]

I can understand parents not caring about these ES concerts.  But please don’t underestimate how important they are to some kids.

My youngest DS has been attending his older siblings’ concerts for years.  He was so excited to finally get to 4th grade and play in a concert himself.  Yes, he’s a squeaky clarinet, but still.

He was bummed that there was no concert last year.  Stuck it out with virtual instrumental music and now no ES concert again in 5th grade.  To say he is heartbroken is not an understatement.

It’s just one more thing that took away from our kids unnecessarily.  I can see letting kids opt out if they feel unsafe.  But for the rest of us, who have seen our kids wade through one disappointment after another, I wish they could make it work.  Maybe an outdoor concert in the spring?  Anything![/quote]
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A concert in elementary school is no big deal.  Your kids lost nothing.  Be real.   You don’t get it.  What are your kids losing?  [/b] Your life is back to normal?   The kids losing out are ones like mine where we cannot send them in person as we are only as safe as the least safe person at the school.  And, the least safe are spreading it right now.   Your kids will be fine.  They might grow up to be selfish like their parents but they will survive without a concert.  Mine will be fine too but they have learned so much in terms of being good and responsible.   You’d have a lot to learn from them.  They get why we don’t go to concerts.  We are a family who went to at least a dozen a year.  No big deal.   At some point they know we’ll go again.  [/quote]

I had so many things that I wanted to say in response to this.  But I’m going to just bite my tongue.  It’s clear that you and your family are struggling.  It is a tough time for all of us, and I hope things get better for everyone.

Sending good thoughts your way.  [/quote]

What exactly since this fall have your kids had taken away?  Your kids are back in school and presumably living life as normal.  So, what exactly have your kids lost?

My family is fine.  It sucks to not do the things we used to do but we'll get back to it when its safe to.  My kids understand and are choosing to act responsibly.  Too bad you didn't choose to teach your kids the same thing.

Your kids will be just fine without concerts.  If they really love music, like mine do, they will play their instruments regardless of concerts.  [/quote]

I’m not writing this to be snarky, but truly curious. When are you planning to re-introduce your kids back to school and society? We are a fully-vaccinated, very mask compliant family. We don’t do indoor play dates or indoor dining, but my kids are in school (so am I as I’m a teacher), and they’re in sports, and they hang out with friends outside. My kids both struggled with mental health during the online learning last year, so being back has been amazing for them. When you see signs of depression in your 11 year old it’s quite scary. I’m glad that virtual school is working for you, but please don’t lump everyone whose kids are back in school as selfish people. [/quote]

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