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.

@FreekStar

My dd is supposed to be on her second14 day Isolation since september. We did keep her in the first time, but not this time. It's unhealthy and so bad for their well-being to keep doing this. As a one-off we managed, but seeing as this is turning into a periodical thing then we are going out for walks, going out for drives, and letting her go to the Supermarket if we need to go.

Say what now?! To the supermarket?....why the freaking fuck would you do that?!

Whaaat? That's bloody ridiculous. I'm amazed at how overly compliant people have become
The rules have been drawn up by public health experts, to try and control the shitehole we are in...thank Christ some people are compliant or we'd be even further down the hole than we are now.

I don’t want my kids watching tv or being on a Computer for 14 days
I don't think anyone wants any of this to be honest, but if the worst is your kids watching tv and being on the computer for a bit, then it really isn't so bad.

@ImMoana

I’m actually amazed at the number of people going out for bike rides, a scoot round the block or a walk.

So selfish!

Why is it selfish if you don't come into contact with anyone? Who is it putting at risk?

And I know 2 wrongs don’t make a right, but really, if Boris can have a nice sit-down meal with 6 unrelated people, then I refuse to feel guilty about my teenager spending an hour on his own in a deserted field!

And if one more person suggests “crafts” I think I’ll go loopy.
Please remember, NOT ALL KIDS LIKE CRAFTS!!

Well reading this it’s no wonder the virus is still spreading.

@EllenRipley

Whaaat? That's bloody ridiculous. I'm amazed at how overly compliant people have become. If your child has no symptoms, go to the park, go for a walk, a cycle, a scooter. Stay outdoors, stay away from others, keep mucky paws from touching gates etc. I'm happy to follow the rules and be vigilant about taking sensible precautions (and have done since March). But absolutely no way I'd keep a child locked indoors for 14 days.

I agree.

Besides if my dc had it after being told to isolate and they had no symptoms so I didn’t know then I would still be going out and about as normal so the risk is exactly the same. She might as well just come with me

This keeps happening because people arent following the rules.....

@Hobbitfeet32

Well reading this it’s no wonder the virus is still spreading.

Yes it's all the kids who might not even have Corona going out to the middle of nowhere and not coming into contact with anyone. Definitely not a virus just behaving like a virus, nope. Definitely this.

We’ve stayed within the boundary of our garden - no drives out , no walks -

Staying at home is the rule for self isolation- whether it's due to travel, school bubble bursting or family member testing positive. There are some very limited exceptions but going to the park isn't one of them.

As per public health england guidance it is only immediate contacts of the Covid positive student that needs to be isolated - and apparently you need to be advised by the track and trace. I would give them a call

@OverTheRainbow88

I think I would take mine out for an early morning cycle where I know there won’t be anyone about.

Staying home for 14 days is more detrimental to their health than covid. Especially if this keeps happening.

I'm kind of amazed that this far into the pandemic there are still people who can so spectacularly misunderstand the reason for self-isolating people who have had contact with a confirmed case. Amazing.

My 3 year old has to self isolate (which therefore means I’m also isolated). That means indoors / in our garden, no going out for exercise or a little walk. It’s pretty clear in the guidance we were given... are other people being told, isolate, don’t leave the house unless you feel like it, in which case, sure, whatever, you do you?

We live in the middle of nowhere, I could walk for a couple miles and not see anyone so I would probably still go for a short walk if on a 14 day isolation. Dd2 had ASD and could not cope in the house for that long. If you can walk without being in contact with anyone then I don’t see a issue (I will probably be told otherwise).

My ds 14 is currently isolating as his friend tested positive. He has been in a week tomorrow and isn’t really bothered. I sent him out for the bin earlier today, that’s the first time he’s attempted to go out All his pals are off as well so it’s no hardship for him.
Dm keeps insisting she’s going to visit as he’s not symptomatic but hasn’t yet. Thankfully.

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachmentdata/file/928841/SymptomaticcchildrenactionnlistSCHOOLSSFINAL22-10.pdf

A secondary school aged child with no major mental health problems should be able to cope with staying indoors for 2 weeks. It may not be ideal, but it shouldn't be a world-ending problem.

I've just finished two weeks isolating with five children under 9. We also don't have much more than a postage stamp garden. Its tough but doable.

Took mine out day 10 to an empty field

It's keeping a kid inside for 2 weeks. It's not the end of the world.

For the sake of 2 weeks let them watch tv, play computer games, so whatever school work is sent to them... whatever they want.

We are asked to isolate for 14 days to try to curb the spread- it's one of the few things I actually think is worth it at this point however much I disagree with the way it's done- why is everyone dragging out the pathetic 'oh but I/we couldn't possibly' excuses.

Letting them go to the supermarket

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Yes. His friend who did leave the house was reported to school.

If you go on an evening walk or a walk in a field or whatever I can’t really see that you’d be a risk to anyone if you keep your distance. Some friends I know have DC who are on their third and fourth isolations from school bubbles bursting so up to eight weeks inside!!

My youngest is currently on her 2and week of isolation. She is with her dad and his partner and the eldest came back to me so she could still go to school and I to work. But all I keep seeing in my area is kids who should be isolating hanging about together and at the local shop. I'm here being separated from her for the longest I've ever been separated from her trying to do the right thing and others are carrying on as normal shoving their kids out the door from dawn til dusk.

@Lovemusic33

We live in the middle of nowhere, I could walk for a couple miles and not see anyone so I would probably still go for a short walk if on a 14 day isolation. Dd2 had ASD and could not cope in the house for that long. If you can walk without being in contact with anyone then I don’t see a issue (I will probably be told otherwise).

The guidelines state that this is ok Not all these measures will be possible if you, or those you are living with, have significant conditions such as learning disabilities, autism or serious mental illness. Please keep following this guidance to the best of your ability