>> Should I consider giving up my position as lead to someone who has no children during this crisis? You may still be able to retain your leadership position

>> Should I consider giving up my position as lead to someone who has no children during this crisis? You may still be able to retain your leadership position (assuming you want to keep it) and make this a win-win. Having someone else take over as lead can be a hit to your own career progress, and I think it's likely they would still struggle just stepping into all your new duties while everyone is distributed. Don't abdicate entirely, and instead delegate certain responsibilities to team members if you know they're in a position to step up a little right now. You continue to lead through the crisis. Your team members can grow in a way that doesn't overwhelm them either. I don't know a lot about your situation, but I suspect this would be smoother for everyone involved. Don't feel bad about this. Yes, we in Hacker News-related industries are especially privileged right now. But your kids need you, and everyone is making adjustments right now.