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DD wants to meet friend for a walk

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Hadalifeonce · 18/01/2021 15:21

DD wants to meet her friend for a walk. DD would have to travel 7 miles, friend 17 miles. I have said no way as it's not allowed under lockdown as she is supposed to stay local, she asked if we would drive her, I pointed out if she needs to be driven it's not local! DH has now said he will take her, and if her friend's parents are OK we should be too. I am so not happy with this, but they both think I am not being reasonable.

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dingledongle · 18/01/2021 16:33

I would facilitate this 😊

It is important that we support young people during the pandemic, the risk is minimal

It may not be 'in the spirit' of the rules however how many of those who wrote the rules have followed them 😫

user1487194234 · 18/01/2021 16:36

She is not a child
You can’t stop her going for a walk with a friend
Obviously you don’t have to drive her
Personally I would but that’s your decision

wildraisins · 18/01/2021 16:41

Tricky one.

The purpose of this is obviously social and not exercise, so it's not really allowed under the guidelines.

However, things really are hard for young people at the moment, and you have to weight it up with the actual risk. They will be outdoors, I assume they are going somewhere that won't be busy, as long as they're distancing then the risk is going to be minimal.

I would say, use your common sense. The rules are there for a reason - to keep people safe. I don't see this as being unsafe.

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Hadalifeonce · 18/01/2021 16:44

DH is happy to take her if she still wants to go. So I am taking s back seat in this one. Although if she is stopped for any reason, it's down to her.

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Sarahandduck18 · 18/01/2021 16:44

She’s 18.

It’s only 7 miles. If it’s within your local authority area it’s not against the rules.

I’m astounded you are even asking when you arent a high risk individual.

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Hadalifeonce · 18/01/2021 16:52

It's not actually within our LA area.

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BackforGood · 18/01/2021 17:47

I would take her too.

All the rules and guidance are open to interpretation. 'Local' is relative. I would weigh up the benefit to my 18 yr old of spending a couple of hours walking with a good friend and putting the world to rights in the fresh air, against the general request not to be out and about unless necessary.

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