Teenager's gf

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We are social distancing as much as possible. DS is almost 18 and has a girlfriend. She lives with parents, as does he. It doesn't make sense to me for them to be still meeting up as we're effectively combining two households surely? She has NHS staff family members at home.
Am I being harsh? Is there any way around it?

Sigh. They won’t be able to keep 2m away from each other. They will want a cuddle thinking it’s all fine and the virus won’t happen to the likes of us....
They need to stay apart just like the rest of us. Sadly.

If he’s at hers he could be a Typhoid Mary and bring back illness to your household. So if you have anyone else at home that’s vulnerable he could inadvertently infect them.

It’s just not worth the risk.

Unfortunately at almost 18, he really needs to make the decision for himself.

He’s a teenager in love. If he doesn’t want to distance from her he won’t. All you can do is advise, but at the end of the day the decision is his.

We are literally having the same dilemma right now re DS aged 16. Gf of 8 months. DS already has depression

Sorry posted too soon

Very concerned that imposing this could lead to worse mental health issues.
DH adamant that DS has to stop all contact indefinitely in case our parents get ill and we have to get involved with them.
Incredibly difficult

Same dilemma here. Dd 18 and bf of two years. Its very hard.
We are thinking of them moving into the camper van on the drive together.

I did think that theoretically the less risky plan would be for gf to move in here but she is 15 and not an option.

Ds 16 thinks he is going to a beach party later!!.

It's so hard isn't it. Dis will go along with whatever we say, he's compliant even when he doesn't like it. (Ds2 would be another matter) My gut is to say no more visits from today. Sad for them though :-(