Maybe we could have different days for different age groups.

[waltzingparrot]

Rather than lockdown the over 50s/ over 60s / over whatever they decide, would it work if say pubs/cafes only allowed over 50s/60s/whatever on Sundays/Mondays - the older age groups tend to follow the rules and they could make it super safe. They would be able to meet friends/siblings so not completely isolated, although obviously, the compromise is not mixing the generations.

That leaves 5 days a week for the youngsters to socialise.

Seems fair.

Yes, that's what I was on about - 2/3 of the workforce get to play 5 days a week, and 1/3 only 1 day.

I'd prefer to see distancing measures that apply to everyone, and yes I have been (and will continue) to abide by them.

Do remember that many on this thread are over 50 - we're not an 'other' to choose whether to meet, whether that is household, social, medical/care or workplace.

I'm over 50 but my dh is still very much under 50, does this mean I can't sleep with him anymore. Maybe when I'm outrunning these 30 somethings which I regularly do, they need to be mindful of my fragile state. I think you need to understand being 'old' does not mean vulnerable and grouping us all together as one amorphous mass so the young can have some fun is just laughable.

I must go, my whole family and off out for some fun, I need to wave them off from my window.

Actually, this bit I must go, my whole family and off out for some fun, I need to wave them off from my window." sounds great, I might change my mind.

My dad's in his 70s and whilst he's sticking to the letter of the law/rules he's taking far more risks than me. Out 2-3 nights a week in the pub, restaurants meeting friends, shopping etc. When in lockdown he was breaking rules-seeing groups of people etc. We are still rarely meeting other people, are getting supermarket deliveries, aren't going shopping or socialising other than outside with a couple of specific people. I'm wfh. Far lower risk. And my teen is being really sensible at school and home. If I was to generalise I would say it's more the older folk who are pushing the rules, and it's frustrating when they are the most vulnerable.

I'm 53, the only the person I've mixed with socially (ie at same table) other than family is a colleague who is 37. We used to have coffee weekly, stopped over lockdown/summer, but have come to the conclusion it's apparently ok to not have PPE despite close contact and we're in the same work bubble, so we may as well enjoy eachother's company for coffee. What about families wanting to go out?

I know where you're coming from OP, but there's no easy option.

@SenorFrog

I'm over 50 but my dh is still very much under 50, does this mean I can't sleep with him anymore. Maybe when I'm outrunning these 30 somethings which I regularly do, they need to be mindful of my fragile state. I think you need to understand being 'old' does not mean vulnerable and grouping us all together as one amorphous mass so the young can have some fun is just laughable.

I must go, my whole family and off out for some fun, I need to wave them off from my window.

Maybe there's special dispensation for cougars 😘

The older age group follow the rules better? You need to come and have a look round by me at least 75% of those not social distancing, not wearing masks and telling anyone who will listen “I didn’t get to this age following all the rules, I’ll decide if I want to distance or not!” Are the over 60’s.
And splitting the age groups does not work well with people who aren’t the same age, my DH could go out on those days and I Would have to stay at home, wonder if I could force him to take the kids or would they be stuck inside with me as well?

@SleepingStandingUp Ha ha, I really hope so 😂

Older groups definitely don't follow the rules more. I've lost count of the number of elderly women (70+) coming right up close to me and my baby, even going to touch.

Also where would you draw the line with ages, what if my friends were just over/under the age bracket.