If they stay in 2 groups of 10 it's ok.

CrazyRichAggie said:

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If they stay in 2 groups of 10 it's ok.

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In certain neighborhoods, they dress in red and blue outfits so you can tell the difference. And they make sure the other one stays off their turf.

No, they shouldn't be doing that.

But hopefully they and their parents all stay in the cul-de-sac and remain their own little healthy microcosm.

My kids are 7&5, they are not allowed to play with friends. All of the other kids their age are also not playing with other families. Our kids used to go out everyday and all play together, since China Virus not have played.

FDXAg said:

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I live on a cul-de-sac and every day since school has been out, all the neighborhood kids have been out in force. playing, socializing, definitely engaging in close proximity with each other. Probably 15 to 20 kids dispersed throughout the street in various groups. My 3 kids have been part of the group.

Is this supposed to be happening? I understand it's hard to tell kids to stay inside and not socialize with their neighbor friends. I don't want to tell them to stop and frustrate them, and likely my wife, but can't help but get concerned a bit. I'm out at my job during the day (can't work from home) and I'm attempting to practice social distancing whenever possible. Looks like we've had a confirmed case today in our area from a parent at a daycare up the road. Just curious what people's thoughts are.......

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My thoughts are your wife, kids, and neighbors are acting selfishly and endangering the rest of us who are "playing by the rules".

FDXAg said:

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I don't want to tell them to stop and frustrate them

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Also since you asked. You're not their friend, you're not their buddy. You're their father, man the **** up and realize you're the one in charge. Not them.

Being a parent is hard. So make the right choice and quit worrying about hurting your kids feelings. Nut up, Francis.

I swear this country is screwed one way or the other.

So I'm a terrible person for letting my kid play in the sac.

Kids are more resistant to the virus by and large. So who gives a damn really? If people who are concerned are taking proper precautions, they wouldn't get infected anyway.

You can't hold others accountable for your own health.

My neighborhood kids are doing the same thing. I am not letting my kids participate. Even if the neighbor kids are healthy I can't guarantee mine aren't shedding virus after all the possible and confirmed Covid-19 patients I have seen in the ER.

My kid would would off himself if he didn't play with the same 2-3 kids regularly.

Beat the Hell said:

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My kid would would off himself if he didn't play with the same 2-3 kids regularly.

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He'll get over it.

Cool I'll let him know Freeze Frame said to stay inside

OMG... don't hurt their feelings. You'll scar them for life!

I broke down and have allowed my kids to play with the ONE family (mom & two kids) across the street. They either play basketball in our driveway or swim in their pool. That family is otherwise on level 5 lockdown. Mom stocked up so she doesn't have to go to the store. She works from home. They are not going anywhere. Both sets of kids were out of their minds. I was reluctant at first, but they are taking the bigger risk than I am.

We are socially distancing, as well, but less. I work from home. My husband has to go into the office maybe a couple of times per week. Otherwise, an occasional trip to the grocery store or for take out is it. LOTS of hand sanitizer after interactions with others and/or returning to the car on those trips. Hand washing immediately upon returning home.

One of my kid's best friends lives down the street and they are off limits. One of the parents recently traveled via airplane and the kids went to camp for spring break last week. NOPE.

My mother needed to borrow a computer cable today. She's in her 70s and finished chemo for cancer about 12-18 months ago. I have intentionally avoided her. She came over, popped the tailgate and I put it in. She's going to disinfect it and wash her hands when she gets home. I didn't hug her, didn't come within 6 feet of her.

That being said, we are in HARRIS county.

They'll be fine. They're kids. You on the other hand are ****ed.

Holy cow. The whole idea is to not possibly spread the disease.. Kids may not die from it but they can carry it and spread it. Can that not be understood. If we are all having to be forced to do this then it should be done right?

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Gunny456 said:

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Holy cow. The whole idea is to not possibly spread the disease.. Kids may not die from it but they can carry it and spread it. Can that not be understood. If we are all having to be forced to do this then it should be done right?

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To whom would it be spread it, if the kids and their parents are otherwise self-isolating?

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OP goes to work everyday.

FDXAg said:

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I live on a cul-de-sac and every day since school has been out, all the neighborhood kids have been out in force. playing, socializing, definitely engaging in close proximity with each other. Probably 15 to 20 kids dispersed throughout the street in various groups. My 3 kids have been part of the group.

Is this supposed to be happening? I understand it's hard to tell kids to stay inside and not socialize with their neighbor friends. I don't want to tell them to stop and frustrate them, and likely my wife, but can't help but get concerned a bit. I'm out at my job during the day (can't work from home) and I'm attempting to practice social distancing whenever possible. Looks like we've had a confirmed case today in our area from a parent at a daycare up the road. Just curious what people's thoughts are.......

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This is the perfect example why closing schools and universities are not an effective mitigation / suppression strategy.