Are you socially distancing yourself from your kids?

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Serious question - our two DDs had their last day at school like many and we strongly suspect that they did not socially distance themselves from their mates during the past few days/weeks, and today they were probably all hugging goodbye, signing each others shirts etc. We know older DD took a car ride with some classmates at lunchtime today. DH and I were discussing if we should practise social isolation within our four walls until we are sure that none of us have it. I have asthma, DH is a middle aged bloke so in theory we're vulnerable. But that seems hard to manage and also a bit harsh when everyone's upset. Thoughts??

Nope - my DD is normally in my bed by the time morning comes - with her face practically touching mine - couldn’t be any closer. Me and the kids will be socially distancing ourselves from other people though from tomorrow as school is now finished.

My one year old sneezed right in my face today. No chance of socially distancing from him

I wish!! Sadly I have a 2yr old and a 1yr old so might be a bit tough

It’s a good question OP but no.
Without some cuddles from DC I would be in pieces many more times a day than I currently am x

I have not given Dd and Ds a cuddle for weeks. We dot at opposite ends of the living room
Dp is in the at risk group. He has a different room to watch tv and sleep in.

Nope, can't go a day without a kiss and cuddle from my girls. DD2 would be distraught if she didn't get a kiss and cuddle goodnight!

Birth children yes, because they are adults and DD is a chronic brittle asthmatic who is often hospitalised with just a common cold.

Foster children no, because one is a baby of 20 weeks and the other is only just 3.

single mum here! i just throw biscuits at them now and again!

no, actually no distancing, would be impossible!

Not sure about your thinking that a middle aged bloke is vulnerable unless he has health issues. Lots of middle aged people are key workers and will be in schools looking after kids.
I think you're over reacting unless yours and your DCs asthma is moderate to severe.

No, they are too young to not need comfort from their parents (they are 8 and 5). They still need hugs. If they are unwell, they will need close contact with their parents even more. We also only have 1 bathroom. DC do not respect the normal social convention of social distance from an adult who is using the toilet, so there is no hope of persuading to maintain social distance from us at any other time of day or night.

I can’t.

Single mum to 3 dc with SN. Eldest needs 1:1 care at all times. Youngest is the huggiest child ever, and would be emotionally harmed if I tried to socially distance. Middle one at least doesn’t like being touched, but does still feel a need to be in the same room as me. There is zero chance of any of us socially distancing.

I have a 5yo and 2x2yos. So no..... even if I stopped hugging them they need personal care.

Weird question.
Kids who still live with you - not even possible.
Adult kids who don't live with you - sure.
How on earth could we socially distance ourselves from dependents living in the same house?!
I mean we have an annex so if DH or I got CV19, we could theoretically isolate ourselves in there, but we can hardly leave our 3yo to fend for himself in there

No. I think it was Whitty who said if you share a house you will almost certainly get it.

No. You need to listen directly to the daily press conferences (rather than relying on secondary sources). The scientific and medical experts say that households are regarded to have the same exposure profile. If one of you gets ill then sure, be sensible about contact, but for normal life you don't have to avoid each other

Mine are 22 and 20 , both have been socially distant for years lol. Both are in their rooms most the day and night.

No because dc need to be loved and hugged more than ever right now...what kind of parent would distance themselves from a child they live with weird!

No way. Mine eats bogeys and kicks me. So we share everything

LICKS me

At the moment yes

I am recovering from some sort of virus.

Dd and dh both have asthma. So I’m staying away until I’m recovered

no im not socially distancing from my partner or my children. That wouldnt really be possible

Wasn’t this the advice from about two weeks ago? Anyone which symptoms was supposed to be confined to their bedrooms and use a separate bathroom if possible. I’m sure I read that on gov.uk but it’s not there now

Me, hiding in my room, but they are adults. I'm going aware for what could be months tomorrow and want to go without infection! Will be much more isolated there with my dp than here (and no pesky kids)

It's only really possible because they are adults and our house is large to be honest. Going through a lot of bleach too!