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[quote=Anonymous]We’re considering leaving the program at least temporarily while the COVID situation continues. Our AP is starting to chafe at restrictions (understandably) AND we’re just not sure it makes sense to have her continue right now. Both parents are WFH and youngest kid is almost 8, so can be somewhat managed from afar/left to be more independent during work calls, etc. It feels extra challenging to have another person in the house right now while we’re all confined (and expect to be for the next 6-8 weeks).

Also, she will want to travel extensively the minute the social distancing requirements are lifted, and we are not going to be at all comfortable with that. So, she’s going to be stuck here with us and probably not loving it. She’s already a bit less interested or clear on compliance with social distancing measures (wants to meet friends) and we’re telling her we can’t allow it (literally not allowed under our area’s current stay at home order).

Last factor: employment situation. Right now both jobs are stable but one spouse has been informed of pending two week furlough and pay freeze for duration of year plus reduction of some other company benefits. So, we’re optimistic that job will remain but cautious about reality that it may not, and now might be a good time to start trimming extras like in-home childcare if we’re both here all day. Of course, if we both remain employed and social distancing ends, we will need to find childcare in pretty short order.

Would love to hear advice from others. Ugh, feels like either decision would be wrong decision.

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