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AIBU?

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To think I need to get my kid back into school ASAP

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Paddingtonjuice · 12/06/2020 23:42

We are key workers but work opposite shifts so decided to struggle through and keep them home for safety reasons. It hasn’t been ideal and they have had to spend time alone (left with lots of food and drinks) while we sleep after shifts. We have adhered to the lockdown rules very strictly but now I’m worried.

We have now started to have people visit us in the garden. She seems a nervous wreck and doesn’t know what to say to anyone. An old friend invited us to their garden and she really didn’t want to go - she said she didn’t want to go because she hasn’t been around people for a while. She is even nervous to say hello when close family chat to us on the door step.

My family are all very strictly following rules. None of them are sending their children back. I have a family member that wants to form a bubble with us that has made it clear that they think anyone sending their children back that doesn’t need to is ridiculous. I know they are going to be upset with me but I think she needs to go back. Aibu?

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NuffSaidSam · 12/06/2020 23:48

How old is she?

Paddingtonjuice · 12/06/2020 23:49

She’s 8 almost 9.

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clairefrasier · 12/06/2020 23:50

Sorry to hear this OP. MY DC was like this after (we think) I caught Covid. I struggled with it but not bad enough to go to hospital. But he didn't want to step out of the house for a walk after 2 weeks isolation. We live on a road where distancing is reasonably easy so I made us all go out. We all still can't stand it when someone gets too close, but he wants to go back to school as he wants to see other people. Can you take your DC out for a few walks where you know you can maintain social distancing ?

Nihiloxica · 12/06/2020 23:52

Of course she needs to go back.

clairefrasier · 12/06/2020 23:53

Personally i wouldn't force her to go back, but I can understand your reasoning for considering it.

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