... to visit grand children after 2 weeks' isolation?

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They are aged 7 and 9, their father is a single parent, who is working from home. They're OK, no emergency, but I thought he might like some help and a bit of a break.

I don't want to do anything against govt guidelines, but as children of separated parents are allowed to visit both parents, I thought that might apply to (youngish, healthy) grandparents too? Does anyone know? Especially as both households have been in isolation for two weeks, so it's unlikely any of us is carrying it.

He will manage, stop trying to wipe his arse, he’s a grown man, capable of taking care of his children.

I don't want to do anything against govt guidelines. Well that’s clearly not true. Are you the chief medical officer for Scotland, by any chance?

YABVU I hope you are joking

If you have to ask, you probably already know this

The Joy - think how many daft threads this could stop!!

The rules say -no mixing households.
Which means grandparents can not visit their children and grandchildren.

Some medical professionals also think that children shouldn't be going from house to house as they could be spreading the virus.

I don't want to do anything against govt guidelines

Only you do because you're trying to find loopholes for your wants. You know what you're suggesting is not allowed but you want validation anyway.
How many other families are apart still despite 2/3 weeks of isolation? Why are you more special than them?

We all know it's hard being away from those we love, I have my own dd crying most days because she misses her grandma and her friends but even at 4 can accept she can't see them right now.

Every single day on here. Multiple times a day "can I do this?" "Can I do that?" Dear God what is it about the rules that you don't understand? I'm shielding and I cannot leave the house for 12 weeks. No exercise. No shopping trips. Not once have I whinged in here about it being an infringement on my freedom, or how much I miss going to the beach. My mother has been in critical care for a week after a major cancer operation. Her neighbour has been taken to hospital with Covid. I don't want my Mum to succumb to this as it will kill her. I don't want to as it will probably kill me too. I'm a single parent. I have an 8 year old DD and I can't bear the thought of leaving her alone in this world.

Critical care doctors on the news this morning. Pulling no punches about peoples need to get on board and STAY AT HOME.
And STILL people saying they'd rather like to visit the Grandkids. FFS.

No, just no.

p.s. I am a DGM too, but it's still a no from me.

I don't want to do anything against govt guidelines

You quite literally do.

as children of separated parents are allowed to visit both parents, I thought that might apply to (youngish, healthy) grandparents too? Does anyone know?

Everyone knows. It's just some people are choosing to do it anyway because they are selfish and think they are special.

We all miss people we love. FaceTime or Skype them while they are having dinner and you are having yours as if you're having a family meal. The advice is very simple and very clear.

My head is actually now sore in real life from banging it against metaphorical brick walls.

@fuckthiswind

Bloody hell you poor thing I really hope your mum gets better soon

Sorry OP, you absolutely can't. What you're describing is exactly what people are being asked not to do.

I've checked and according to the special "grandparents" clause, you should be ok...

OP think of this way... if everyone thought the same way as you do you think this lockdown would work? We all want to just pop and see our family and friends but it’s not fair for anyone to do so if EVERYONE can’t do it.

No.

The rules are pretty clear.

It's not going to be forever. Get s grip.

Why don’t the rules apply to you?

No of course not! We all need a break for Christ's sake but STICK TO THE RULES.

NO.

I'm a single parent, my mum is a young grandmother (51) and in good health. We haven't seen her since lockdown began. We usually see her every week.

The rules apply to ALL of us and we all have a responsibility to do our bit and follow them. I'd love to see my mum, but I'm not. I'd love to have a break, but I'm not. Everyone needs to suck it up I'm afraid.

No, this isn’t allowed. FaceTime them.

We’re all missing someone.

NO!

And if you’re still trying to frame it to yourself that you’re an exception, then if you’re allowed, why not adult siblings? Perhaps Liz should visit her sister, Mary, who’s a single mum blah blah? Perhaps Auntie Joan could visit her nephew because she only lives 10 miles away and he’s only in his 20s and living alone? Perhaps we could all think of a (spurious) reason why we should be exempt? Then we’d be back to normal social interaction and the virus will spread like wildfire.

Ffs no!!!

Really OP ???

Best not to during this complex issue.

You are a obviously internet savvy.

Look on line for card games you can play with them online there are other game platforms, battleships
Try a Kahoot quizz, with FaceTime to keep them interested

You can entertain them from afar.