I think it’s odd, because I know so many people with college aged kids who are currently taking a lot of precautions - no unnecessary trips to the store, wouldn’t dream of going out without a mask, won’t let their HS aged kids hang out with friends, yet I haven’t heard a one of them say they plan on keeping their kids home if colleges physically reopen.

Anonymous wrote:Colleges won’t be anything like they were in 2019.

Well kids will still be living in dorms and being in close proximity with each other. There’s no way you can physically reopen schools without that happening. So where does that leave parents? Will most of you let your kids return and live in a dorm or not?

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Anonymous wrote:I have to believe that by the fall, this country will come to its senses. Hopefully the federal government takes some command of the situation and enough governors get on board to create social distancing that involves primarily isolation the sick and vulnerable communities so the rest of us can get on with life and our children in particular don't continue suffer the gravest consequences. Colleges should open and run almost as normal--with at risk students, faculty, and staff, taking the precautions they need to--and when they do, yes, my student will be back.

Ok, but what about the considerable number of people saying that schools and businesses can’t reopen until there is either a vaccine or extensive testing? If neither of these scenarios are in place by August, will they allow their kids to go back?

Take a close look at who those people are. They are willing to let this country--in particular, the children--suffer in every possible way to ensure that Trump doesn't get reelected. This isn't conspiracy theory. Of course the virus is real and poses a great threat to certain communities and demographics. But the liberal have jumped on it and are forcing horrible policies onto the entire country to prolong the misery through November. We have to stand up to it and hopefully the colleges--liberal bastions that they are-- can lead that charge. If they open, students will return.

Colleges won’t be anything like they were in 2019.

Anonymous wrote:I have to believe that by the fall, this country will come to its senses. Hopefully the federal government takes some command of the situation and enough governors get on board to create social distancing that involves primarily isolation the sick and vulnerable communities so the rest of us can get on with life and our children in particular don't continue suffer the gravest consequences. Colleges should open and run almost as normal--with at risk students, faculty, and staff, taking the precautions they need to--and when they do, yes, my student will be back.

Ok, but what about the considerable number of people saying that schools and businesses can’t reopen until there is either a vaccine or extensive testing? If neither of these scenarios are in place by August, will they allow their kids to go back?

I have to believe that by the fall, this country will come to its senses. Hopefully the federal government takes some command of the situation and enough governors get on board to create social distancing that involves primarily isolation the sick and vulnerable communities so the rest of us can get on with life and our children in particular don't continue suffer the gravest consequences. Colleges should open and run almost as normal--with at risk students, faculty, and staff, taking the precautions they need to--and when they do, yes, my student will be back.

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Anonymous wrote:If the schools are having in-person classes, yes.

I personally doubt that will happen though.

So you would feel comfortable with your kid living in a dorm and attending crowded classes, if the Covid situation is the same?

There are many shades of “open”. Every college is preparing to adjust classes and living situations for the pandemic without requiring that all students love at home and all classes be virtual.

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Anonymous wrote:If the schools are having in-person classes, yes.

I personally doubt that will happen though.

Why wouldn't it happen? It's months away. Even NJ, with so many deaths, is opening up its beaches in time for Memorial Day.

That has nothing to do with whether it is safe or not.

Yes I hope my senior gets to be on campus and I will 100% support her decision to go back.

Anonymous wrote:If the schools are having in-person classes, yes.

I personally doubt that will happen though.

So you would feel comfortable with your kid living in a dorm and attending crowded classes, if the Covid situation is the same?

Anonymous wrote:Let? They are adults.

Ok, but most parents are paying. So will you pay for your kid to return to campus if the Covid situation hasn’t changed?

Anonymous wrote:If the schools are having in-person classes, yes.

I personally doubt that will happen though.

Why wouldn't it happen? It's months away. Even NJ, with so many deaths, is opening up its beaches in time for Memorial Day.

If the schools are having in-person classes, yes.

I personally doubt that will happen though.

Let? They are adults.

If in August, the Covid-19 situation is roughly the same as it is now, will you let your kid go off to college in the fall?