Are you planning to keep kids away from their friends entirely once schools shut?

[DorotheaHomeAlone]

We have a two kids under 6 and a newborn and like most parents we’re just waiting now for the inevitable school closure announcement. We’ve started social distancing from today but I’m wondering how sustainable it is to keep the kids here at home, away from friends, for months on end.

I’m thinking about asking a local family we see a lot if they want to continue meeting up. They have two kids the same age as ours and we could then all agree not to meet up with any other children. They could have ours sometimes or we could swap. Does this sound like a reasonable plan? Overkill? Reckless? I want to create a sustainable set-up given the schools may well be shut for months.

Why do you think schools will be shutting?

All families should be isolating. To do anything else is irresponsible beyond belief. Can't believe you even asked the question.

Please at least wait for a week or so. See what the infection rates are in a weeks time. See what the death rates are. THEN make a call on whether social contact for your kids is a good idea. We will be in a very different place in a week. Don’t put yourself in the position of regretting the choices you’re making this week.