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Disagreement in the family about what self-isolation means.

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MajesticWhine · 15/03/2020 21:33

Just had a big row with DH. I am ill with a fever and I am going to stay at home for the required 7 days. No other symptoms. DH thinks I should take DD3 to school this week because I won't see anyone. I could just walk her to the end of the road that school is on (I often do this anyway - she is 9 years old) or drive her and drop her off.
I just think that the rules are very clear to not leave the house. And I think if you need to self-isolate then do it properly, or it is irresponsible. He thinks I am totally overreacting. And DD2 agrees with him. I feel very ganged up on and they do not take it seriously. They think I am being ridiculous and I don't have coronavirus. Of course I may well not have coronavirus, and I hope I don't but that isn't really the point. The guidelines are about having a fever or a cough. I think DD3 might as well stay at home with me. She is probably infected anyway as we spend a lot of time together. AIBU?

NHS advice from website about self isolation:
"do not leave the house, for example to go for a walk, to school or public places"

OP posts:
GrumpyHoonMain · 15/03/2020 21:35

You are right but you can’t argue with stupid. Just say no and give DH the choice to drop her or she misses school.

Smellbellina · 15/03/2020 21:37

I think officially you are right as you are supposed to self isolate as far as possible from those you love with too

FriedasCarLoad · 15/03/2020 21:41

YADNBU.

Having said that, it sounds like it wouldn’t be a bad idea for DD3 to stay at home with you, anyway.

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