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> please prioritise health over potential educational slowdown My apologies - I didn’t at all mean to make it seem like I was downplaying the public health asp

> please prioritise health over potential educational slowdown My apologies - I didn’t at all mean to make it seem like I was downplaying the public health aspect. I fully understand this is likely what’s necessary and that public health comes first. That being said, it is a source of anxiety for me as someone who values academics because, for me, it was a path to a better life.

davidw 7y ago
Don't worry about it. You sound like a good parent who will think of ways to keep your kid engaged. Think of some ways you can help kids who won't have a steady source of meals if they're missing school.
TeMPOraL 7y ago
Few weeks or even months of lost school - especially at an early age - is something that can be compensated for somewhat easily. Schools are very inefficient at teaching. You'll help her a bit, ensure she does some focused learning, and she'll be fine.
beamatronic 7y ago
As a parent, please take my advice: Your children's learnings will be okay in the long run.
airstrike 7y ago
Your child can take a year off of school and still be fine. Just think about the age difference in any given class and that will ring true.
Blahah 7y ago
No need to apologise at all! You sound like a responsible parent - I commented mostly for other people reading. Your child is gonna do great because they have caring parents. I would truly love an opportunity to not work for 6 months and have my child not go to school so I could spend that time with them. I'm sure you'll be able to find ways to spend that time enriching their life. Caring is the most important step.
lostapathy 7y ago
The fact that you're worried about your kids falling behind means odds are, whether you realize it or not, you'll keep them on track and doing fine.
concerned_user 7y ago
You should not worry since it is a global event and not only your child is affected but everyone is. If it was only one child or insignificant portion of being affected and education of others continued along then your worries would be well founded. As it stands studies will continue as soon as circumstances allow it, maybe your school switches to online learning for some time, or there will be effective drug found that resolves the situation.

davidw 7y ago

Don't worry about it. You sound like a good parent who will think of ways to keep your kid engaged. Think of some ways you can help kids who won't have a steady source of meals if they're missing school.

TeMPOraL 7y ago

Few weeks or even months of lost school - especially at an early age - is something that can be compensated for somewhat easily. Schools are very inefficient at teaching. You'll help her a bit, ensure she does some focused learning, and she'll be fine.

beamatronic 7y ago

As a parent, please take my advice: Your children's learnings will be okay in the long run.

airstrike 7y ago

Your child can take a year off of school and still be fine. Just think about the age difference in any given class and that will ring true.

Blahah 7y ago

No need to apologise at all! You sound like a responsible parent - I commented mostly for other people reading. Your child is gonna do great because they have caring parents. I would truly love an opportunity to not work for 6 months and have my child not go to school so I could spend that time with them. I'm sure you'll be able to find ways to spend that time enriching their life. Caring is the most important step.

lostapathy 7y ago

The fact that you're worried about your kids falling behind means odds are, whether you realize it or not, you'll keep them on track and doing fine.

concerned_user 7y ago

You should not worry since it is a global event and not only your child is affected but everyone is. If it was only one child or insignificant portion of being affected and education of others continued along then your worries would be well founded. As it stands studies will continue as soon as circumstances allow it, maybe your school switches to online learning for some time, or there will be effective drug found that resolves the situation.