No, I’m not working from home with 2 kids for no reason, it’s because we are not supposed to expose ourselves to anyone outside of the people who live at our house. I get so pissed off hearing about all these people who don’t give a shit while we are here living a daily nightmare work situation.
No. My kids and the 1st grader across the street obviously want to play together so badly, it's painful to watch... we actually don't even let the kids play in the driveway without adult supervision anymore because they're so obviously tempted to ride bikes in the street with the neighbor kid. It's so sad.
No, absolutely not! We're in Portland, so we're not particularly hard hit and it's in part to the fact that we had very strict SIP orders in place before our cases sky-rocketed.
Nope. And we haven't been for three+ weeks at this point.
Yet there are neighbors in our hood that get together every day. They are siblings (three siblings with 3-4 kids each) that still see each other and play basketball together and DD sees them and it used to GUT HER but now she just asks them why they are still having playdates with the virus going around (yelled from our backyard). I legitimately side eye them and can't contain my rage so I am glad she's throwing shade their way.
No, but some of our neighbors are and it's annoying. When my daughter asks I just say "some people make bad choices."
Same. When we go on family walks our 8yo tries to correct anyone that isn't following the rules. I have to quietly explain to him that they are aware of the rules but choosing not to follow them. He's very much a rule follower so he's flabbergasted that grown ups are blatantly ignoring the rules. Our 2yo is surprisingly not questioning social distancing at all. We told them both at the beginning that it was just our family & they have accepted it. My brother has been living with us since the beginning of the year, I am so grateful to have him with us during the quarantine. Having another adult in the house is so helpful and his dog is a good playmate for our pup too.
OP - we aren't playing with anyone. Our kids do talk to the neighbors across the yard if they are outside at the same time but it's 10+ feet away. We've also done virtual gatherings so they can chat or play games. Bingo has been a favorite among our neighborhood friends.
Post by archiethedragon on Apr 8, 2020 14:22:00 GMT -5
My 3 kids are still playing with 2 neighbors. One family has 3 kids and the other has 4 kids. 2 days ago another neighbor yelled at them and told them they should not be playing together and that their parents should read the law book. I get it, and she has a point, but she should talk to us, the parents, if she has an issue, not yell at the kids.
My 3 kids are still playing with 2 neighbors. One family has 3 kids and the other has 4 kids. 2 days ago another neighbor yelled at them and told them they should not be playing together and that their parents should read the law book. I get it, and she has a point, but she should talk to us, the parents, if she has an issue, not yell at the kids.
Welp, seems like the parents aren't making good decisions so maybe the neighbor is trying to get through to the kids directly?
My 3 kids are still playing with 2 neighbors. One family has 3 kids and the other has 4 kids. 2 days ago another neighbor yelled at them and told them they should not be playing together and that their parents should read the law book. I get it, and she has a point, but she should talk to us, the parents, if she has an issue, not yell at the kids.
Normally I'd agree with this, but since it's obvious that in this situation parents are knowingly making dangerous and stupid decisions that affect not just them, but any other potential person they come into contact with, maybe saying something to the kids will help get through to you???
Post by penguingrrl on Apr 8, 2020 14:29:44 GMT -5
Absolutely not. I'm in NJ, though not the hardest hit county here. I'm thankful that my particular neighborhood is following the guidelines to a T, and not leaving the possibility of being within 20 feet happen (we have shouted to our across the street neighbors). Our old neighborhood where my mom lives (half a mile away, same town) is a different story. All the kids in the neighborhood are treating this like an extended summer break, including the kid whose mom is a fucking CCU nurse. I've been so glad we moved out of that neighborhood anyway, but this solidified my opinion because that situation is outright dangerous and it would be a lot harder on my kids to see their friends out playing together and to still believe me that I'm right that it's not okay.
My kids can see their friends through facetime and I've all but taken away phone limits because I know they need the social interaction. But they will see their friends when the governor deems it safe and not a minute before.
My 3 kids are still playing with 2 neighbors. One family has 3 kids and the other has 4 kids. 2 days ago another neighbor yelled at them and told them they should not be playing together and that their parents should read the law book. I get it, and she has a point, but she should talk to us, the parents, if she has an issue, not yell at the kids.
How could they do that with social distancing though? Knock on your door? Seems like telling the kids who were outside was the only safe option I would think.
OMG all of you allowing even "social distancing" play are total idiots. Social distancing is for ESSENTIAL needs, not so your kid can have a play date.
No. The last time my kids have seen another child besides FaceTime / zoom was their last day of school which was March 12. Your neighbors are putting lives at risk with this behavior.
My 3 kids are still playing with 2 neighbors. One family has 3 kids and the other has 4 kids. 2 days ago another neighbor yelled at them and told them they should not be playing together and that their parents should read the law book. I get it, and she has a point, but she should talk to us, the parents, if she has an issue, not yell at the kids.
Oh come on. You probably should be reading the law book.
Absolutely not. I'm really disheartened to hear how many parents are so reckless with not only the safety of their own family, but their whole community. WTF??
Absolutely not. I'm really disheartened to hear how many parents are so reckless with not only the safety of their own family, but their whole community. WTF??
Yes, this. I try to remind myself that living in NY, my experience isn't everybody's, but I vacillate between being horrified that my children could get seriously ill and being horrified that they might be asymptomatic carriers exposing others. Both ideas have motivated me to keep them home, and away from everyone who could infect them or be infected by them.
Post by ilikedonuts on Apr 8, 2020 15:39:46 GMT -5
Nope. And I am absolutely judging the two families in my neighborhood that constantly walk together (in front of my house when they live on the opposite end of the neighborhood) and cause my kid to sob hysterically. And the one dad is a firefighter and the other family is 2 elderly grandparents and a grandkid. 🤬
OMG all of you allowing even "social distancing" play are total idiots. Social distancing is for ESSENTIAL needs, not so your kid can have a play date.
WTF people, do better.
Ditto all of this. I’m seriously disgusted by the posters on here justifying that bullshit!
Nope. Not happening. In my condo complex full of TH we are doing our best to stay away from each other. It's hard when no one has much outside space and 240 families are all sharing the same small amount of sidewalks to walk around on and tiny basketball court (with no hoop) to play in. We are taking turns in the court to let our kids run around/use chalk/ride bikes or scooters. It's not ideal.
My BFF's neighbor suggested they get together (their kids are similarly aged). I told her only hang out with those you are ok giving to or getting COVID19 from. She told her neighbor no.
No we aren’t, along with most of my neighborhood, thankfully. Unfortunately two close neighbors are not following it, which makes it really hard on my kids and now I hate their parents, so that’s a fun and neighborly feeling.
Post by DarcyLongfellow on Apr 8, 2020 16:41:27 GMT -5
Hell no. When my kids see our neighbors outside, they'll sometimes stand on opposite sides of the street and talk for a couple of minutes, but that's it. Thankfully everyone in my neighborhood is either following the rules or hiding the fact that they're breaking them. That's all recent, though. Even last week I'd go for a walk and see big groups of teenagers playing basketball together.
We've partnered with one other family. We don't see other friends, they don't see other friends, but our 2 year old and their 2 year old can see each other.
Post by mccallister84 on Apr 8, 2020 16:58:26 GMT -5
It really blows my mind that people think even partnering with one other family is okay. Stay away from people. Seriously unless they live in your house you shouldn’t be seeing them.
We've partnered with one other family. We don't see other friends, they don't see other friends, but our 2 year old and their 2 year old can see each other.