Those whose adult children have refused the vaccine...how do you feel about it?

[waheythisoneisfree]

I’m now fully vaccinated, as is the majority of my family. My adult son (21, living independently) isn’t planning on getting vaccinated. On the family group chat (basically my siblings and their partners) I’ve been sent some info about the vaccines with a suggestion that I might find it helpful for my son. I’ve not told them he’s not doing it. I don’t want to lie but also I don’t think it’s my place to announce my son’s personal decision. Just wondering how anyone in a similar situation is feeling about their adult child’s decision not to vaccinate. At my son’s age he’s unlikely to be at great personal risk from Covid, but there’s always long Covid and the risk that he could pass something on to vulnerable family members If he was in contact with them. For clarity, he’s had all of his childhood vaccines so it’s not like he comes from a vaccine refusing family however his dad is refusing the vaccine (he’s in his 50s and I suspect may be into conspiracy theories). Thanks.

Just because others in the family have had the vaccine it doesn’t mean they can’t get it still and pass it on to vulnerable family members.

I would simply reply the same line when ever they send something for you to show your son ‘thanks but he is old enough to make his own choices’ repeat repeat repeat until they get the message.

I’m not as young as your son I am in my 30’s my Dad is all for the vaccine and was there like a shot when he was called to have his, he respects my choice not to have it and all he has ever said is ‘I wish you would but it’s your choice’ that’s it no more.

Thanks for replying @Flowerlane. I probably feel the same as your dad, I’d like him to get it but it’s his choice.