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At least for us, in the early days, I understood the school closures to be about protecting the sometimes elderly staff, and the children from unknowns. Now th
by flerchin 5y ago
At least for us, in the early days, I understood the school closures to be about protecting the sometimes elderly staff, and the children from unknowns.
Now that vaccinations are widely available to both the staff and kids, I would like to see a more rigorous adherence to the rigor of the before times.
Regular bus schedules, and regular lunch times, and generally doing sports and activities, within the bounds of circumstantially necessary restrictions, would do my kids a world of good.
My 9yo has developed mildly concerning anxiety and night-terrors over this.
- SuoDuanDao 5y agoNearly everyone is experiencing more baseline stress these days. I doubt a more predictable daily schedule would be all that reassuring against a backdrop of cascading supply chain disruptions and spiralling political dialogue. I'm not a parent but I like the sentiment behind the saying, 'Talk to your kids about the changing world order, before someone else does'.
- flerchin 5y ago> I'm not a parent This is clear. Predictable daily schedules are quite reassuring for kids. Supply chain disruptions and politics are not even on their radar.
- SuoDuanDao 5y agoAdults being nervous without telling them why certainly is. I'm not saying the disruption to your child's schedule is helping things, but I know plenty of people who aren't nine, haven't had a significant disruption in their routine, and are still constantly anxious because everyone else is. I'd just caution against seeing a fixed routine as a magic bullet.