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Tobeirritatedhdeh · 2021-09-16T15:56:29+00:00

DS is 17 (just turned) and can drive and really wants to go to the protest on the 25th. Would you allow a teenager to go to an anti plan B protest?

ILookAtTheFloor · 17/09/2021 08:13

I'd be nervous of his driving there safely but I'd be bloody proud of my son if he went to such a protest (a peaceful one of course.)

duffeldaisy · 17/09/2021 08:18

"I would allow from the age 15 depending on the level of maturity. And I would tell him to use public transport."

Straight after, maybe, but I hope you'd tell him not to use any public transport and to isolate for 10 days afterwards. It's so selfish to the people on public transport who have to use it, and who can't get to work any other way, who then run the risk of being infected by protesters against restrictions swanning about maskless and unjabbed.

Warhertisuff · 17/09/2021 08:19

As long as they weren't placing themselves at serious risk of severe harm, I wouldn't stop a 17 yo son/daughter from doing anything legal, full stop... It's of no relevance whether you agree with what they are doing. They are an independent person on the verge of adulthood.

It seems incredibly controlling to try and dictate what a 17 yo does when it is both legal and safe, and potentially incredibly damaging to your future relationship, and massively counterproductive.

Warhertisuff · 17/09/2021 08:22

@duffeldaisy

"I would allow from the age 15 depending on the level of maturity. And I would tell him to use public transport."

Straight after, maybe, but I hope you'd tell him not to use any public transport and to isolate for 10 days afterwards. It's so selfish to the people on public transport who have to use it, and who can't get to work any other way, who then run the risk of being infected by protesters against restrictions swanning about maskless and unjabbed.

Like any typical 17 yo keeps masked and social distanced generally in their lives now, quite apart from whether they go on a protest?

GreenLakes · 17/09/2021 08:25

A 17 year old has every right to express their views in a peaceful way, whether you agree with then or not.

Peteycat · 17/09/2021 09:53

@Covidworries

"Peteycat
Thinks about others apart from NHS staff, CEV children and adults, anyone who may need NHS care for any reason when hospitals are at capacity and unable to treat all needing care from accidents or illness."

You can't keep putting this burden on young people. They need their lives back. If they want to protest about restrictions, they are well within their rights to do so. Your user name tells me that you are frightened. I understand that, and I feel sorry for you, but you can't project that fear onto others.

Peteycat · 17/09/2021 09:54

@DumplingsAndStew

No.I said Europe.

DumplingsAndStew · 17/09/2021 10:00

[quote Peteycat]@DumplingsAndStew

No.I said Europe.[/quote]
I specifically mentioned protests in Scotland. You said my observations of the protests I've seen are untrue and that thousands from all over Europe attend the protests that I've seen.

MrsSkylerWhite · 17/09/2021 10:02

I would completely disagree with him but at 17 it’s his decision.

Curious to know how you would physically “stop” someone who can drive himself there, anyway ….. ?

moynomore · 17/09/2021 10:03

How does one stop a 17 year old from physically going somewhere?

I would be very disappointed if my child wanted to do this, but don't see how I could stop them.

Geamhradh · 17/09/2021 10:04

[quote DumplingsAndStew]@Peteycat

Not true, thousands all over Europe attend.

To every protest U4T Scotland post on their page? Okay mate, you know best. 👍[/quote]

MrsSkylerWhite · 17/09/2021 10:06

“Like any typical 17 yo keeps masked and social distanced generally in their lives now, ?”

Our 18 year old does, quite typical young person in every other way I think 🤷‍♀️
Everyone in student accommodation the other day was mask wearing and sanitising as they went in, too.

Where we live, youngsters generally seem far more compliant and considerate than older people who don’t seem to understand that they’re not invincible now they’ve had their jabs.

Each to their own.

Covidworries · 17/09/2021 10:06

@Peteycat

Its not about putting burden on them you said you would be proud if your child thinking of others. Im saying that protesting on a plan B isnt thinking about all others only those with the same mindset. I would prefer the children to consider all others.

And if plan b is needed it will be due hospitals becoming overwhelmed which impacts everyone inc those ill with covid, those ill with anything, accidents, mental health etc.

Plan b is only needed if hospitals are at risk of becoming overwhelmed. And non of us knows when or why we may need care.

Your user name has cat in it does that mean you are a cat?

MrsSkylerWhite · 17/09/2021 10:09

“Your user name has cat in it does that mean you are a cat?“

Odd question. Didn’t realise our usernames had to be factual.
If the authorities are looking in, My husband doesn’t run a meth-amphetamine lab, honest

peboh · 17/09/2021 10:09

Yes. At 17 you really shouldn't be policing what he can and can't do. He's old enough to make his own decisions.

Peteycat · 17/09/2021 10:14

@Covidworries

"Your user name has cat in it does that mean you are a cat?"

Yes I am a cat.

Covidworries · 17/09/2021 10:15

@MrsSkylerWhite

haa haa, no dont have to be factual was just in response to comments by that poster about my username

Peteycat · 17/09/2021 10:15

@MrsSkylerWhite
Thats really funny!

Peteycat · 17/09/2021 10:16

"10:15Covidworries

@MrsSkylerWhite

grin haa haa, no dont have to be factual was just in response to comments by that poster about my username"

I was just pointing out that it shows me that you are worried. Wasn't meant to offend you.

Covidworries · 17/09/2021 10:17

Not worried just a user name

MrsSkylerWhite · 17/09/2021 10:21

Ah, donlike a happy ending

MrsSkylerWhite · 17/09/2021 10:21

Do!

Warhertisuff · 17/09/2021 10:38

@MrsSkylerWhite

“Like any typical 17 yo keeps masked and social distanced generally in their lives now, ?”

Our 18 year old does, quite typical young person in every other way I think 🤷‍♀️
Everyone in student accommodation the other day was mask wearing and sanitising as they went in, too.

Where we live, youngsters generally seem far more compliant and considerate than older people who don’t seem to understand that they’re not invincible now they’ve had their jabs.

Each to their own.

Sure, they might do in situations like shops and buses, but are they wearing masks when at parties or out with friends or mixing at school/college? No...

My point was the risk of someone catchng Covid on a protest was little different to the risk in day to day life, so requiring you ds/dd to sleep in their car for ten days is as pointless as it is cruel.

By the way, this isn't a protest I would be going on...

Warhertisuff · 17/09/2021 10:40

Everyone in student accommodation the other day was mask wearing and sanitising as they went in, too.

Are you really naive enough to believe they'll be masking, distancing and sanitising the whole time they're in accommodation?

MrsSkylerWhite · 17/09/2021 10:48

No need to be rude. I’m not the least naive, thank you.
It’s a private halls with concierge. They are required to wear masks in all communal spaces, and numbers in such spaces (gym, games room, study room) etc. are still limited and monitored, which we observed in practice.

Of course they won’t be wearing their masks in their flats or when socialising. No one could reasonably expect that after the 18 months they’ve just had.

Ours is doubled vaxxed but he chooses to take precautions when he deems it prudent because he’s considerate, lots of youngsters are (more so than their elder relatives, I find).