to think that our children seem to be carrying the can for all this so far?

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It seems to me that from a social perspective, it’s our children who have, so far, given up the most in order to support the country through this crisis.

They have sacrificed their education; their friendships; their sports events; concerts, shows, and end of term celebrations.

The most vulnerable groups of adults will have had to make the difficult choice to self-isolate.

And meanwhile, our fit, healthy grown adult population continue to go to the gym or the pub.

I have a lot of hope that this generation of children will come out of this experience resilient, creative and empathic.

Unfortunately I'm not sure the same can be said of their parents (some parents, not all)

@formerbabe I'm not lacking in empathy I just feel worse for the elderly and those who will have no human contact for 12 weeks and children who are vulnerable too.
Not a bunch of kids who don't get to have a leavers assembly when in reality it doesn't mean anything in the long run when you discover there's more out there than just school.
Most of these kids will be quite lucky, for one my son now gets a whole month of having daddy home from work and luckily on full pay.
There's people out there who are going to be made homeless, there's people who will die, there's so many people in a worse state than the kids.
If you act like not finishing the year is the end of the world in front of them it's going to affect them more, so move on and spend time as a family because that will be the thing they remember more was the time they will remember as it's what I remember the most about not finishing 11 and 13 was I got to walk my dog and spend so much time with my mum which is a hell of a lot better than some prom.

I see where the original poster is coming from, it certainly seems like it’s affecting the kids more in our household that us as parents. The only thing I’m struggling with at the moment is not seeing my Mum. dh working from home and I’m know now not working (school). School is a massive part of their lives. But In 10 years time, this won’t affect them, they will be where they choose to be and this won’t hold them back, but others not so fortunate, people could die, people may take years to recover financially if ever, businesses will be lost.

I agree with OP but I also agree that in the scheme of things they will move on. People moved on from WW2 and got on with their lives especially if they were lucky enough not to lose people.

It is those in less well paid jobs and the self-employed who are really losing out. I have just read a post from an acquaintance who has lost half her income and can't pay her rent. She is really paying the price.

Is this a joke??? No wonder people can't cope with life if this is honestly the attitude. Our kids can get this illness, they can pass this on. They are not carrying the can! How ridiculous. People are losing their jobs. Can't see their families. Some.are putting their own health on the line to save others, possibly infecting their children at the same time an last but not least, people are dying!!! I'm seriously at a loss to understand this mentality. I hope that you don't lose a loved one...that is devastating. Education can be caught up on, they can come up with solutions to assist with exams, you can face time friends, it's not ideal and absolutely upsetting and confusing but the alternative is a whole lot worse.

It seems to me that from a social perspective, it’s our children who have, so far, given up the most in order to support the country through this crisis

You’re obviously extraordinarily closed minded or unobservant - almost everyone I know is contemplating losing their businesses or their jobs. People with skills, expertise and hard worked for businesses established over many years. They’re looking at bankruptcy in 2 or 3 months time.

Most of these kids will be quite lucky, for one my son now gets a whole month of having daddy home from work and luckily on full pay.

That's nice . Talk about I'm alright jack. Mine will be home alone for months on end at the age of 11 with no social contact at all.

People are really underestimating the effects isolation will have on children's mental health, not all children will have siblings or parents at home.

It could be worse.

They could be living with war, famine, absolute poverty.

Tbh they can deal with a few months of losing a social life

Your darling children are being protected, as for missing education our school is doing it online??? Social time is family time. Pubs ect have all closed. We have to protect the vulnerable, otherwise our already overworked NHS will be overwhelmed. Thus having to decide who lives who dies, think of your elderly loved ones... MORE IMPORTANTLY THE NHS they have families too, but they are out there risking there lives for ours. Is it really that bad you have to mind your own children!!!! Make the most of having the chance to spend time with them.

As far as education goes, schools have made provisions for work to be set online, or have been given packs if they haven't got a computer at home. My children will certainly have enough school work to get on with. Where we live, there are also meal's being provided for children who would usually receive free school meals.
The changes we are seeing are important. Look at Italy at the moment.

Wow, massive failure to empathise there.

If I were to make a list of those I feel most sorry for, our kids would be bottom of that list.

I adore my teens, and I feel sorry for them missing out, but ffs, doctors and nurses are having to go into work terrified that they will catch it, isolating from their own families.

Over 70s have had to shut down their whole lives. Domestic abuse victims are locked in with their abusers. Many people are losing their jobs, their businesses, their savings, that's if they don't lose their lives.

Forgoing a prom and a set of exams doesn't really compete with all that in my book.

Jesus Christ no wonder we have a world full of snowflakes with parents posting this shit. There are kids dying in other countries and you are worried about your little angel missing out on something other children do not even know about. Get a grip love. Comments like this drive me insane

Seriously children will be fine. Stop your whinging there are more serious things to worry about .

They should have closed schools earlier. They are the ones who are likely to catch the virus and spread it so fast to their classmates.
And then they go home and infect their parents, then to their colleagues.
No sorry. It's almost near the end of the school term . They won't be missing out. Right now we have a serious virus that are killing at least 1000 a day.
Why not learn from China as now they have only up to 20 new cases and deaths have gone down significantly.

Learn from China? Don’t make me laugh. You cannot trust a word the Chinese say.

I'm sure having to miss out on these for a few months to potentially save there lives shouldn't be a problem .just seen an article from a front line doctor in Italy everyone thinks it's the elderly dying it's not .They have teens and over in intensive care .

I’m 64. I’ve lived through the Cuban missile crisis, the winter of discontent, threee day week, swine flu, bird flu, various other emergencies. Can I just say grow some everyone it’ll be over soon as you think. Just think it’s a way to see out a load of oldies, my mum included, we all benefit. Get a grip. Geeeeeez

These children will be taxed very heavily when this is over. For decades. To pay for all the economic aid being paid out. If you’re receiving cash from the government, that child who’s had their GCSES or A levels cancelled will be the one paying for your bail-out. Not your fault this has happened, but not theirs either.

@BlueGecko he's going to have his dad with him, I won't be because I'm cutting maternity to return to my nhs job. So yes it's nice for him to have that time but I have to worry about infecting my family so not exactly I'm alright jack like you think.

But at least he will have a parent with him you're right but you do realise your child is 11 and can use technology to stay in touch with friends or get them to write letters and draw pictures to occupy them to send to loved ones. No ones asking them to sit in a room and do nothing for the next 12 weeks.

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My brother lives in China. He just went back before it started getting bad here. He arrived at the airport and they test every passenger who lands. They managed to control the spreading.

I feel sorry for the children.

I feel even more sorry for their parents.

I absolutely agree; the over 70s are completely ignoring the need to isolate they are hung thoroughly irresponsible. If kids can’t return to school or students start uni became of this I will be furious

the over 70s are completely ignoring the need to isolate

Not all of them.

Just like not all parents are being completely responsible.

An 11 year old child staying at home all day by themselves is sad, especially when they're doing it to protect others
Theres nothing wrong with acknowledging that, and not minimising it with comments about tarquins piano lessons or whatever.
I don't think they're making the biggest sacrifices but it is significant and equal to the sacrifices of a lot of adults.

My son was born just before Christmas. We had joined so many fab classes. I miss all these and the interaction. Thankful for video classes and all the fantastic ideas people are posting in groups. But I do fear the economy, will take decades to recover.