Do you really keep DC indoors for 14 days?

[notevenat20]

DS's school year has been sent home for 14 days because someone in his year has covid. I know we are supposed to keep him indoors the whole time. But what have people really done in practice? It's a very long time not to walk further than the bathroom.

[TracyBeakerSoYeah]

Whatever 🥱

[Feministicon]

@TracyBeakerSoYeah

There are some right bleeding 'oh what if, hand wringing, pearl clutching, judgemental you give your kids pre cut fruit & a Greggs sausage roll that's child abuse' folk on this thread. I was going to say fruit & ncases but haven't because I kind of get the fear.
But it's misplaced totally & far fetched. Yes hanging round in groups, going to the supermarket et.
But is my child who most likely hasn't got Covid going to pass on it to nobody she sees on her walk down the lane?
It wouldn't surprise if some of the naysayers were the type to snort coke at their monthly dinner parties pre lockdown (like an ex acquaintance who thinks Covid is transferable by being looked at)

Right I've got my boxing gloves on & am ready & waiting for the verbal kicking.

What are you talking about 😂😂😂 what a load of nonsensical shite.

[CircleofWillis]

If (when) I have to keep my child isolated for 14 days I will. However, we are fortunate enough to have a back garden and a trampoline.

I don't condemn the parents who are taking their isolating children out to deserted areas where they won't be touching things even though I wouldn't do the same.

However I certainly DO judge those parents taking their children to supermarkets and playgrounds. It is pure selfishness! Taking a personal risk is one thing but putting other people as risk without their consent is another thing entirely!

[Ginogineli]

Dds isolating because of school contact

She may come for a drive when I’m out and about for change of scene but stay in car

She can take dog on farmers field with me but that’s it (it’s v remote so I’d see someone way ahead)

She won’t be staying in permanently as a contact no but equally won’t be out randomly or within 2m/15 mins of anyone either

We live pretty remote so can be out on farmers field for hours and see no one and if we did see someone it’s so vast I’d see them way ahead to move so not an issue

[TracyBeakerSoYeah]

There are some right bleeding 'oh what if, hand wringing, pearl clutching, judgemental you give your kids pre cut fruit & a Greggs sausage roll that's child abuse' folk on this thread. I was going to say fruit & ncases but haven't because I kind of get the fear.
But it's misplaced totally & far fetched. Yes hanging round in groups, going to the supermarket et.
But is my child who most likely hasn't got Covid going to pass on it to nobody she sees on her walk down the lane?
It wouldn't surprise if some of the naysayers were the type to snort coke at their monthly dinner parties pre lockdown (like an ex acquaintance who thinks Covid is transferable by being looked at)

Right I've got my boxing gloves on & am ready & waiting for the verbal kicking.

[Tootsietoot]

You're absolutely right about children talking. I caught my teen talking about the " covidick" in his class who had gone out after a week. We had words about name calling but made me think about letting my youngest out early even though she is on week 4 isolating out of the last 5

[NeverTwerkNaked]

I heard of children going out trick or treating when they were meant to self isolate! As you say,everyone in the school knows now. But I don't think the parents care. It made it extra hard for the children who did behave though

[SallyB392]

Just something to think about.....children talk. When they return to school or maybe sooner via social media, they will be sharing their experiences. If the law says that your child needs to remain indoors for 14 days then your child needs to remain indoors for 14days. It won't take long before the rumour mill starts if not, but in any case what kind of lesson are you teaching your children?

[Feministicon]

@Jroseforever

It’s such a childish and naive comparison isn’t it?

And whilst the poster probably doesn’t intend to, she actually does quite the opposite of what I think she was hoping to achieve.

It is a massively problematic comparison to say the least.

[Jroseforever]

It’s such a childish and naive comparison isn’t it?

And whilst the poster probably doesn’t intend to, she actually does quite the opposite of what I think she was hoping to achieve.

[Feministicon]

@Jroseforever

Not sure who directed to, I presume me.

But I do find reference to Anne Frank in any matters relating to Covid utterly offensive.

I agree with you, it’s much more offensive to compare the two. Poor Anne Franks parents didn’t have a choice and I bet the worse part of their situation was not being able to change anything for their children.

[WhoopsSomethingWentWrong]

In the context of this particular pathway, no. It refers to more than 4 or so - which could just be one group (so it's awkward to get past them all on a narrowish path when I'm trying to socially distance and they may or may not be also trying to do this. And also because I go for night walks to avoid people, hence I try to avoid them!)

Maybe try another route? I mean, if I was trying to avoid people I wouldn’t go on a single track pathway. I’d go somewhere I could cross the road.

[Jroseforever]

Not sure who directed to, I presume me.

But I do find reference to Anne Frank in any matters relating to Covid utterly offensive.

[FudgeDrudge]

Thats' really fucking offensive.

[Jroseforever]

@bopsmum

If Anne Frank managed 25 Months in an attic I’m sure 14 days, is do able .

Ah that old chestnut.

[bopsmum]

If Anne Frank managed 25 Months in an attic I’m sure 14 days, is do able .

[Jroseforever]

@RedskyAtnight

*I have been known to turn round and go back again if there are lots of people walking towards me, but that doesn't always work (if there are as many people coming the other way).

Does that not indicate “crowds”’?

In the context of this particular pathway, no. It refers to more than 4 or so - which could just be one group (so it's awkward to get past them all on a narrowish path when I'm trying to socially distance and they may or may not be also trying to do this. And also because I go for night walks to avoid people, hence I try to avoid them!).

Your wood to be like this at 10pm sounds... unusual.

It’s clearly causing you some stress, so perhaps find another?

[RedskyAtnight]

*I have been known to turn round and go back again if there are lots of people walking towards me, but that doesn't always work (if there are as many people coming the other way).

Does that not indicate “crowds”’?

In the context of this particular pathway, no. It refers to more than 4 or so - which could just be one group (so it's awkward to get past them all on a narrowish path when I'm trying to socially distance and they may or may not be also trying to do this. And also because I go for night walks to avoid people, hence I try to avoid them!).

[Jroseforever]

@RedskyAtnight

I am afraid I simply do not believe that there are crowds of people in the woods and parks you walk in at 10pm!

I never said there were crowds of people. I said there were some people. Mostly people (presumably from neighbouring houses) walking their dogs. Or jogging. And that the nature of the layout of the area is that sometimes you can't socially distance from others. Other people live in different areas where this may not be the case. Other people live in other different areas where this is also the case.
If everyone descends on your local wood thinking no one is there, then you will end up with quite a lot of people who are there.

*I have been known to turn round and go back again if there are lots of people walking towards me, but that doesn't always work (if there are as many people coming the other way).*

Does that not indicate “crowds”’?

[Delatron]

Do you know it’s possible, as you are walking along a path, to turn and face the other way as that person passes?

All this ‘bumping in to’ and ‘meeting’ it’s like we don’t have eyes and can’t spot people until they are practically on top of us. This just isn’t true.

For example, I walk down my street. If someone is coming then I can cross the road. Then I go through a car park, huge open space, can see people a mile away. Then I walk in to open fields for miles. I can assure you nobody is coming anywhere near me. Yes I’m lucky but some people are implying people are jumping on them out of bushes or something..

[GooseberryTart]

Where on earth have you been OP?

[Lockdownlumpy]

Well I now have one isolating DC. We will not be going out for walks but he will be coming in the car to deliver the other DC to school. Isolating DC will remain in car in my sight (windows and doors firmly closed) while I post the other one through the door. Not old enough to leave alone so no choice really.

[OrangeBlossomsinthesun]

@Delatron

Yes must have really felt worth it in Spain too...

Poor kids over there, it amounted to cruelty.

It wasn't great but it's not that hard for 2 weeks for goodness sake.

[WhoopsSomethingWentWrong]

I was simply responding to all the posters on this thread that say they can take their DC on a nice quiet isolated walk where they are unlikely to meet anyone. That in fact what you think is a nice quiet isolated walk may well not be so quiet or isolated but you won't know that until it happens

Except I know the areas where I walk, and therefore I know that there isn’t a place that I cannot move away from someone if they’re coming towards me.
I of course wouldn’t walk down a single track road if I knew I wanted to avoid people. I’d walk in all the areas that I know from experience that it is possible to avoid people.

[RedskyAtnight]

I am afraid I simply do not believe that there are crowds of people in the woods and parks you walk in at 10pm!

I never said there were crowds of people. I said there were some people. Mostly people (presumably from neighbouring houses) walking their dogs. Or jogging. And that the nature of the layout of the area is that sometimes you can't socially distance from others. Other people live in different areas where this may not be the case. Other people live in other different areas where this is also the case.
If everyone descends on your local wood thinking no one is there, then you will end up with quite a lot of people who are there.