To want to pull my child out of school

[XRockinrobynx]

Five year old

Case of covid in a bubble at her school. Bubbles shut.

Panicky email from head that from Monday parents have got to wear masks for drop of and pick up.

Hate wearing them. I've got anxiety that I've only just started to recover from. Taking babysteps and wearing them in the shop occasionally.

This rule will be staying in place now and I think it's awful that the kids will be greeted by masks. Starting to wonder about home education. It's obviously dangerous to have the schools open. One case and they are demanding masks in the open air.

I know alot of people think masks will help. But I think they are only needed in enclosed spaces and risky places. Outside is ridiculous and should be optional.

@ravensoaponarope

Why do people always say, if you're that bloody anxious , go and see a doctor? There is no reason to think the OP hasn't done this. Doctors aren't miracle workers. Not all anxiety is easily "cured".

Personally I say it because I've had absolutely terrible anxiety (when pregnant I don't get it when I'm not ) and it's an awful experience. I would always urge someone to seek help for anxiety as it's a horrible way to live! - maybe it won't work and maybe a dr can't do anything. They could refer to talking therapy to help - I see therapist's for other reasons and they've said that they are seeing more people now due to anxiety surrounding covid. If someone doesn't want to go to the GP, they could always self refer on IAPT

Yes if people are anxious they should seek help because if they can do anything to improve the situation then it would make life more enjoyable. And if they cant improve things well it's always good to try I suppose.

children shouldn't have to see masks instead of a warm smile

I think they’re pretty used to this now.
Mine wear masks when we’re out in shops. It’s normal to them.

This is really bizarre. My children don’t need to see me unmasked to know I am pleased to see them after school and I’ve never had a problem recognising anyone wearing one either. I m their mum, they know I love them and I am pleased to see them after school.

So you are now going to home school your child due to a mask?

Children are used to seeing their parents in masks. This is not a good reason to take your child out of school and you have a legal obligation to send them in.

You are ott Op. Wear a mask, you will be outside in the fresh air, for a few minutes. Collect or drop your child, don't hang around, done.

I have a condition in my face, it affects me every bloody day. I can still manage to wear one for the necessary time I'm indoors anywhere.

Op do you really think that seeing you in a mask , which presumably she's done already, will affect her now than you hurriedly pulling her from school and her friends because you don't want to wear said mask?
How much learning support did you get from school over lockdown? How much academic lessening achieved? Yet you want to pull get out with no support, no plan etc on because not seeing your smile twice a day with harm her

children shouldn't have to see masks instead of a warm smile

When I collect my grandson from primary school none of the children seem remotely bothered by masks at all, certainly don't seem to be upset by the lack of a "warm smile". It's their normal now and it's only for a few minutes each day and they seem to recognise everyone regardless of masks. Although personally the lack of a "warm smile" with less risk of passing on or catching the virus, is preferable to a "warm smile" and a slightly increased risk of catching or passing on the virus.

I understand YOUR anxiety but it is not fair to pass that onto your child, or indeed use your child as the excuse not to wear it. I am anxious when I see others NOT wearing a mask at the school as my husband is extremely clinically vulnerable. But again I hope I am not passing that anxiety on or using that as an excuse to tell others what to do.

I come from a country where it's unheard of for people to put themselves before everyone else in terms of masks - you wear a mask to protect others. If you can't do that, you don't go out in order to protect other people.

I understand you OP. I would be upset too about another piece of normality slipping away for my child. The people on here telling you to get a grip are assholes. I have this theory that Mumsnet is mostly 15 year old boys trolling these days.

I'm not saying I wouldn't comply, but I'd be upset too.

The people on here telling you to get a grip are assholes

Nope people who make a stupid fuss and deliberately disobey simple guidelines are arseholes

I have a theory that their petulant children that need to grow up

We have to wear masks at drop off and pick up. No cases at any of the 3 schools in our village. The direction came from the council.
I absolutely hate masks, really struggle to wear them. Cried when we were told about having to wear them at school pick up and drop off as up until then I’d just been avoiding going anywhere that they’re required, but obviously can’t avoid the school run.
I wear one. I still struggle, but what’s the alternative? Honestly the kids don’t care at all. I just give mine a kiss before we get to the school, then a hug at drop off.