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Has anyone else not taken their kids out since lockdown began?

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Dippitydoodle · 26/04/2020 22:45

I've not taken my daughters out since lockdown began. We're not in the 'at risk' group, no existing health conditions I'm concerned about or anything. They've not asked to go out and we have a decent sized garden so they're outside at somepoint most days. But I'm beginning to question my judgment. Just curious if your all making the most of the allowed exercise time and going out with the kids? Am I wrong in not taking them for a walk round the block or a run on the field when I go with the dogs?

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Lweji · 27/04/2020 20:24

Cast iron bladders last a lot longer than 2 hours. I only ever needed to go 3-4 times a day, unless I'm drinking a lot.
I'd say most people should easily last 2-3 hours with normal bladders, surely.

TabbyMumz · 27/04/2020 20:24

Why is she working up to the deadline for GCSE's? Thought exams were cancelled,?

bobstersmum · 27/04/2020 20:27

We have a huge garden with lots of play equipment. Dh is vulnerable so at the start we decided not to go out because middle child (ds age 6) finds it hard not to touch everything. However the last two weeks we have been going for walks and bike rides at very quiet times, because we were all going stir crazy inside.

Toomuchtrouble4me · 28/04/2020 00:53

Mine haven’t been out either. They’ve just not wanted to.
They do PE with joe Wicks and spend around 3 hours a day in the garden with a football, a trampoline and just running around so they’re getting enough exercise
They’re doing schoolwork, watching documentaries and films and chilling out with gadgets.
We used to go out quite a bit but they seem happy not to
I think they have a good balance and I’m not worried
Are you me?

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