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Getting children outside??
Nochangeplease · 20/03/2020 23:17
I’m not one of those people. Honestly. We’ve been staying indoors. Haven’t seen anybody. I’m furious at the people still carrying on as normal, the sahp sending their kids to school, and the people desperately trying to find key worker loopholes to send their kids to school whilst they work from home.
But realistically, this is going to be months. We don’t have a garden. I live in zone 1 and can’t go for a walk or be outside without being near people. I cannot keep my kids locked up for that long. It’s bordering on child abuse and I believe the risk of that on thousands of children’s mental health is greater than them for the actual virus. Although I understand the risk is also them spreading it to others.
Is it unreasonable to get in the car, drive out to woods or national trust places once a week to have a run around and get some fresh air, staying well away from others?
Sunshinedaffodil · 20/03/2020 23:19
No I don’t think it is. We will be doing the same tomorrow. They said ok the brief today that it was actually ok to do that
Megan2018 · 20/03/2020 23:23
I think that’s fine as long as you are symptom free and don’t stop en route. As long as there’s no lockdown later obviously.
I have never been more grateful to live rurally!! I’d be doing the same in your shoes.
LaurieFairyCake · 20/03/2020 23:32
Yes, it's totally fine !
Get in the car, go for a drive, go to the parks/forests/heaths/seaside
But NO playparks - and always in your family group away from others
OneEpisode · 20/03/2020 23:37
Loo breaks might need some planning for, but sounds like this is necessary for your overall health. Make sure your children stay close.
Crunchymum · 20/03/2020 23:40
We are zone 1 but no car and only a roof terrace.
Not sure what our options will be?
(Midnight scoots up and down the road)
Designerenvy · 20/03/2020 23:43
Yes, I'm in ireland. Schools are closed a week now. I get my kids out every day in the fresh air. We drive to the local park or forest . They kick a ball. We maintain social distancing . Its vital to get outside while you can .
Designerenvy · 20/03/2020 23:46
I stopped at the shop today. Left the kids in the car and bought them. Icecreams . They need treats . They are missing all their friends , we need to help keep them busy , when we can .
Nochangeplease · 20/03/2020 23:54
This is reassuring. The only problem with having to drive to an open space to do it away from people is that I can’t do it every day. It’ll cost a fortune in petrol and take up a large chunk of the day.
EstellaHanclay · 21/03/2020 00:31
I’m in a flat in zone 1 and have no car or balcony/terrace.
I’m racking my brains trying to think of deserted places for me to take the kids for a walk. Problem is, the second we step out the flat there’s people everywhere. Actually even getting out of our block without seeing anyone would be unusual.
OneEpisode · 21/03/2020 10:06
Hi Estella, I feel very lucky now in my garden. I wouldn’t be going to buy ice creams. But I might be trying to find a household with a similar risk profile as m own. If you combine households you aren’t increasing risk of transmission much.
I would think walking to see that household was acceptable. 
for you.
Designerenvy · 21/03/2020 22:32
One episode, no no no., just stick to immediate family in your household. My mother would be low risk but I'm not visiting her.
Combing houses is not a good idea ....too many variables, too much risk, just no .
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