Would you go to this?

[tillythepony]

My son is starting reception in September and I have managed to be added to the WhatsApp chat despite not knowing any one. One of the mums is organising a meet up - a picnic and visit to a playground - for the class. As my son doesn't know anyone and is anxious about starting I was keen to go but a few have said they don't feel comfortable because it's breaking lockdown rules. I hadn't really thought about it as am not fully sure of the rules in this circumstance. Would you go or not?

Yes, I would, I wouldn't think twice. It's outside, playgrounds are open, it will be great for your DS to have met a couple of other children before he starts and for you to meet some of the mums.

Definitely go. You and your son need to meet these people. Just keep 1metre apart. I wish him well in his new school.

Definitely go. You're outside in a public space, not crammed together in a small garden. It'll be a great opportunity for you and him to get to know everyone

Thank you. Definitely think it will be beneficial for him and I didn't think twice about it before the other mums commented it wasn't 'allowed'. I'm finding it hard to keep up to date with what is allowed so wasn't sure. I suppose if others don't go it will be less people anyway!

I definitely would

I wouldn’t because I’m not interested in that sort of stuff.

No I wouldn't go.

I find most friendships that tend to be made around children (speaking for me only) tend to be competitive and clique like.

I have removed myself from WhatsApp groups and now avoid get togethers like the plague. It's not the people I would pick for friends.

But you need to judge this for yourself as you may get a more mature group than the one I met.

Well, the ones who say it's not allowed won't be there so that will keep numbers down!
I'm usually one of the very cautious but because it's outside and it will really help your ds ( and you) I'd go.