Do families not matter??

[Keepgoing88]

Ok so I can see that shops need to open for the economy but looking at it from most families points including my own what has really changed...?

Many kids still can't go to school, my kids can't play in the park, have any indoor meets, no soft play, no cafes (but hopefully outdoor soon...). After over 11 weeks in lockdown nothing has changed much for us.. oh but from Monday if I want to go to Primark i can....

Sorry rant over

[OnlyFoolsnMothers]

The title of all these daily threads should really be "I'm so angry now that the government are not considering me to be the most important." it’s not about me it’s about children. All children!
Children- the lowest risk category making the biggest sacrifice. There is a world of difference between an adult and a child, mainly developmental and comprehension. My child has no understanding of why her life has been altered and I fear for their futures! That’s not selfish that’s common sense

[MoreW1ne]

But you are still putting your opinion above others. What about people who don't have children or don't want them. (Yes I get this is a parent's forum so inherently bias but other opinions do exist).

Common sense might dictate that those who could safely return to work (in this case primark workers) should be allowed to.

[OnlyFoolsnMothers]

It’s not my opinion it’s statistical evidence.
Also regardless of having children can’t people have sympathy for them. As I stated it’s not about my child- she’s not even 3 yet- I feel tremendous sadness for primary school / secondary school children etc. I don’t have to have one to
engage logic and understanding of their situation.

[MadameMarie]

The economy takes priority. Families need a good economy.

[bluejelly]

Isn't transmission much more likely indoors in prolonged family situations?
Sorry you're missing your family though. I do too but have met a couple of members outside.

[Cheesypea]

Well i can go shopping in primark and leave my child alone 'home schooling'.

[MoreW1ne]

I'm not sure where the refence to statistical evidence came from? Not that you provided any anyway.

My point was and remains that other people should be able to restart the important parts of their lives and shouldnt be restricted just because some parents are currently angry about schools not being fully open. That includes people who might enjoy a trip to the pub in a few weeks!

My sympathy isn't limited to just children as many posters on these threads seem to be. I'm merely pointing out that perhaps their (your?) sympathy should also extend to those currently unable to work in other sectors.

[OnlyFoolsnMothers]

So you put an adult going to the pub in the same bracket as a child going to school/ zoo? You see both as a “want” and neither as a “need”?

[megletthesecond]

Nothing will change for me week either. We have no family nearby and neither of the dc's will be at school.

[MoreW1ne]

Not quite but I like how you've constantly fixated on one area and not addressed or explained why you dont value the person needing their job for an income.

I value the person working in the pub who does have a need, who ironically might actually be a parent and therefore needs to support their family.

[OnlyFoolsnMothers]

I have no issue with people getting back to work- but if the argument is safety then the keeping schools/ kid focused activity shut argument falls flat.

[MoreW1ne]

I believe the argument can be more nuanced than that. Safety in one workplace does not necessarily affect safety in another. It doesn't/shouldn't need to be an all or nothing in my opinion. We may not agree there, nonetheless have a nice evening.