Preston Council warn young people 'Don't kill Granny'

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news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-young-people-warned-dont-kill-granny-as-lockdown-imposed-in-preston-12045017

Is this really the only way we can get these youngsters to behave? And will they take any notice?

Sounds as patronising as hell.

Shouldn’t it be ‘don’t kill granddad’ ?

Fucking ridiculous messaging. So patronising.
And as a PP points out... surely they’re more likely to kill grandad?

How awful and patronising? What are the young people doing that is so wrong now?

@Jrobhatch29

How awful and patronising? What are the young people doing that is so wrong now?

spreading a deadly virus by refusing to follow social distancing guidelines. Hence the lock down

It's disgusting imo. They really should be ashamed of themselves. They clearly have little to no understanding of the situation.

Are they trying to prepare themselves to blame teenagers for the massive amount of avoidable deaths in care homes? Should it be dont kill granny, the government already have that job?

Sadly, it is down to the parents of the teens to control their contact with grandparents, if they deem them to be a risk.

Blaming a teenager for killing their grandparent is abhorrent. Not forgetting some of the grandparents might not even be 50. How patronising.

My own grandmother is out in taxis all the bloody time.

How awful and patronising? What are the young people doing that is so wrong now?
spreading a deadly virus by refusing to follow social distancing guidelines. Hence the lock down

Do we have data that shows it is coming from teens hanging out together? And not the pub culture in preston?

It’s a pithy and to the point comms message that has got people talking. Strikes me that the comms is doing its job.

Govt’s weak ‘let common sense prevail‘ approach clearly hasn’t worked...

Govt’s weak ‘let common sense prevail‘ approach clearly hasn’t worked...

Ultimately the government let the pubs and bars open back up knowing what would happen.

Pissed people don't socially distance.

@mosquitofeast

"spreading a deadly virus by refusing to follow social distancing guidelines. Hence the lock down"

We can't blame young people for people dying. It is horrible messaging.

@VintageDressmaker

It’s a pithy and to the point comms message that has got people talking. Strikes me that the comms is doing its job.

Govt’s weak ‘let common sense prevail‘ approach clearly hasn’t worked...

It's not done it's job if it's job is to make people follow the rules. That's a statement that makes me (law abiding grown up with child and full time job not reckless teenager who spends entire weekend in pub) think you know what? Fuck you. So what is it going to make teens do? Comply? Yeah I don't think so.

@JulesCobb

How awful and patronising? What are the young people doing that is so wrong now? spreading a deadly virus by refusing to follow social distancing guidelines. Hence the lock down

Do we have data that shows it is coming from teens hanging out together? And not the pub culture in preston?

Exactly. Teenagers are more likely to be outside as they have nowhere else to go. It is more likely to be pubs and household mixing.

To be fair, back in April /May on here, people were accusing others of murdering old ladies.

I imagine many of them have name-changed.

It said on the news that case numbers in young people were soaring in Preston.
There is definitely an age difference in behaviour here, teens are having parties and getting together in larger groups. It is a problem.

I live in Preston.
The city is awash with grannies out and about for their daily stroll, supermarket shopping several times a week, collecting the paper, collecting prescriptions, popping round to family etc etc. I work in healthcare and many many of them tell me this, and are not changing their ways for anyone.
Meanwhile my two teens are expected to sit exams next year, having been denied six months worth of education largely to protect more vulnerable groups such as these.
Offensive headline.

@JulesCobb

How awful and patronising? What are the young people doing that is so wrong now? spreading a deadly virus by refusing to follow social distancing guidelines. Hence the lock down

Do we have data that shows it is coming from teens hanging out together? And not the pub culture in preston?

Yes, the data show the teens are gathering together and then going home to their families/grandparents.

Yes, the data show the teens are gathering together and then going home to their families/grandparents

Excellent. Can you link the source that states the grandparents are dying because of teenagers please?

It's probably directed at those living with them.
not a problem if it makes them think.
If the not mixing in gardens and homes works then it shows that is making quite a difference. It isnt that much to ask certainly in summer.

I think a bigger issue is the schools in these areas shouldnt reopen. Risk to other people (teachers and staff)

The guardian article Ive just read said ‘young people’ were the issue, clarifying it as under 30’s! And then specifically, and in detail, spoke about pubs.

All my grandparents were dead before I was 17, but yeah great message. It is completely insensitive.

I don't live near the area. I have to say, I know loads of young people breaking the rules and gathering (i am 'young' but am sticking to the rules and not doing large gatherings) but equally I see lots of people older breaking the rules too. Plenty of people I know who are in their 50s, 60s etc.. gathering in groups, pubs, etc... it may be that more young people are breaking the rules but i feel it is unfair to put the blame solely on them.

It's short and to the point.

If they don't care about catching it themselves it clearly points out the risk if they pass it on to other family members.

If this virus mainly killed teenagers and children do you think that parents and grandparents would be carrying on as normal or do you think they would be doing everything and anything to protect the young?

@JulesCobb

The guardian article Ive just read said ‘young people’ were the issue, clarifying it as under 30’s! And then specifically, and in detail, spoke about pubs.

But the government go on about common sense, when basic common sense tells you pissed people won't socially distance.

Shut the pubs if it's a problem.

If this virus mainly killed teenagers and children do you think parents and grandparents would be carrying on as normal or do you think they would be doing everything and anything to protect the young?

A lot of younger people breaking rules will be having parents setting them the bad example because a lot of older people are just doing what they want as well.

Certainly twenty somethings are fully grown adults and should be responsible. Teenagers living at home need their parents to set their example. How many teenagers have been encouraged to go out throughout with their mates because their parents are happy to get them out the house? It needs strong parenting.