Wibu to travel to parents for childcare while I am unwell?

[SickDad]

My wife and I have both started to get a nasty cough which may be the corona virus, and are concerned we might not be able to cope with our young child if we both get really sick. My instinct is to go up and stay with the parents. It's a bit of a long drive but much nicer than being stuck in London and the plan would be that if it turns out we are not that bad I would be able to have a nice holiday and work on my blog while the boss is out of the office as he is also off sick (and being a bit of a drama queen over it tbh).

I know it's strictly against the "rules" but having done my own risk assessment there is very little risk to me so I think it would be ok? I have never really liked the lockdown anyway as I think we should have been more like Sweden and let the virus run its course culling the weak creating herd immunity for the sake of the economy. Anyway I am sure nobody would notice and I will get clean away with it.

Just follow your instincts. You seem very special so I don't think the same rules apply to your family that does to everyone else.
Worst come worst I'm sure your boss will back you up regardless.

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Too soon for comedy.

Boris says your doing what a good parent would do...so enjoy lol

Well parental instinct is more important than rules anyway. So just do it.

It’s allowed Op. go for it. I mean if you're so unwell you may as well drive for over 3 hours to drop your child off then drive back. I pray you don’t pass away during the drive back as you seem so unwell

A good parent would do this.

That's a great idea, free childcare if its needed, free holiday if it's not needed.
Try to plan it around someone's birthday and you could maybe go to a party too.

Just make sure to cover your car reg plate if you're end up near Durham.

You sound like a person of integrity; go for it!

Sounds completely responsible, and legal, to me.

You’re only allowed to go if it’s a grade 2 listed cottage belonging to a family member. In an idyllic rural location.

Just don't stop at any service stations. Your 4yo will just have to cross their legs

Depends if your name is Dominic. Otherwise, you need to restrict your Cummings and Goings.

It's only 4hrs 40 mins by road

Lmfao!

Rules don't apply to you.You're a maverick. A wild eyed loner at the gates of doom. Do what you will.

Sounds fine to me . Just be sure to check first that you don't have a sister living a couple of streets away who has offered to provide essential shopping and childcare .

Are you fit enough to dance to Abba in your parents' garden? That's the test of whether you're well enough to drive.

Absolutely. As a parent the most important thing is to follow your instinct (or just do what you fancy, which is basically the same thing). Know one knows your child better that you hun.

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Have you packed the ribena?

It’s fine.
If you get caught your colleagues will just gaslight millions of people so you can get away with it. No harm done.