To be horrified at kids being 'labelled' like this ?

[espressotogo]

DD senior school age goes back tomorrow - no exemptions and she will be masked up as requested despite my absolute disgust at the policy. The school has asserted that children with exemptions will need to provide proof and will be made to wear a badge or lanyard to show their exemption on school property and transport.
AIBU to be horrified that children will be 'badged' like this - surely not wearing the mask is sufficient to show their exemption for a policy that is advisory and with zero proof of efficacy ?

Child wearing lanyard and no mask - labelled as exempt.
Child not wearing lanyard or mask - labelled as exempt OR disobedient OR can't-be-bothered.

I know which label I would prefer.

Us4Them kept whinging on twitter about lack of evidence for masks despite being shown loads too.

"DD senior school age goes back tomorrow - no exemptions and she will be masked up as requested despite my absolute disgust at the policy. The school has asserted that children with exemptions will need to provide proof"

So there are exemptions?

What I meant was that my DD doesn't have an exemption and will be wearing a mask. My concern is for those that do.

Us4Them kept whinging on twitter about lack of evidence for masks despite being shown loads too.

So show me then ?? Send me the links and I'll pass them onto the government who are unable to provide this information

@espressotogo

Us4Them kept whinging on twitter about lack of evidence for masks despite being shown loads too.

So show me then ?? Send me the links and I'll pass them onto the government who are unable to provide this information

Mate, you've been shown.

This is on the government website:

Coronavirus is carried in the air by tiny respiratory droplets that carry the virus. Larger droplets can land on other people or on surfaces they touch. Smaller droplets, called aerosols, can stay in the air indoors for at least 5 minutes, and often much longer if there is no fresh air. Face coverings reduce the dispersion of these droplets, meaning if you’re carrying the virus, you’re less likely to spread it when you exhale

[[https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-film-shows-importance-of-ventilation-to-reduce-spread-of-covid-19#:~:text=Smaller%20droplets%2C%20called%20aerosols,it%20when%20you%20exhale.]]

OP, when you cough and sneeze, do you cover your mouth?

@espressotogo

"DD senior school age goes back tomorrow - no exemptions and she will be masked up as requested despite my absolute disgust at the policy. The school has asserted that children with exemptions will need to provide proof"

So there are exemptions?

What I meant was that my DD doesn't have an exemption and will be wearing a mask. My concern is for those that do.

No need to be concerned for my ds, thanks a away though.

There really isn't any evidence to show that the real life wearing of masks, as opposed to the sterile use of masks (ie. Single use, good quality surgical mask, not touched once in place etc.), work in terms of reducing the spread of the virus.

There is plenty of evidence to suggest that mask wearing is harmful to the education of children.

@espressotogo

Us4Them kept whinging on twitter about lack of evidence for masks despite being shown loads too.

So show me then ?? Send me the links and I'll pass them onto the government who are unable to provide this information

Stop being lazy, stop starting an argument based on some nonsense you’ve gleaned from Twitter or Facebook and engage your logical brain.

When I was at school studying chemistry and biology, we were taught the importance of using logic and various sources. It would be anathema to just parrot back things without checking.

So, where are you getting your information from?

And most importantly, why are you so scared of masks?

It is only guidance not mandatory.. the school cannot force mask wearing.. luckily my DS is at primary school but I totally agree with you & he would not be wearing a mask if at secondary school!

The more that people object to sensible mitigations, the more likely we are for schools to close. Some people seem unable to grasp this.

There is plenty of evidence to suggest that mask wearing is harmful to the education of children

I’ve heard it all now.

@Appuskidu

The more that people object to sensible mitigations, the more likely we are for schools to close. Some people seem unable to grasp this.

^this a million times!

If the government actually gave schools the money to invest in decent ventilation then we would be in a much better place.

Not this again. We had enough of this talk before. If you don't want to help the school by complying with rules, either by wearing mask or apply for exemption, just home school. The school have enough problem to deal with.

In the wider world (ie other countries) there is hardly any mask exemption.

My experience of the wider world has been limited since covid but I have managed to get out of the UK and that is my experience too. No exemptions in some cases.

If you can’t wear a mask or don’t want to, tough.

@Iggly

This is on the government website:

Coronavirus is carried in the air by tiny respiratory droplets that carry the virus. Larger droplets can land on other people or on surfaces they touch. Smaller droplets, called aerosols, can stay in the air indoors for at least 5 minutes, and often much longer if there is no fresh air. Face coverings reduce the dispersion of these droplets, meaning if you’re carrying the virus, you’re less likely to spread it when you exhale

[[https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-film-shows-importance-of-ventilation-to-reduce-spread-of-covid-19#:~:text=Smaller%20droplets%2C%20called%20aerosols,it%20when%20you%20exhale.]]

OP, when you cough and sneeze, do you cover your mouth?

My link failed earlier. trying again

YANBU I'd send a note into school to say my DC was except but I wouldnt be making them wear a lanyard or badge. Adults can go maskless unchallenged so why should children have to label themselves? Teachers shouldn't be having to enforce masks they have enough to do.

UPP you are not being unreasonable. This sounds pretty bad.

And @steppemum any links?

Admit it op, there is no amount of evidence anyone could show you that would change your mind.
So, it seems you are dead set on a fight with the school.
Or just withdraw your kid and homeschool.

'Disgusted', 'horrified'....

Are you about to declare it a 'war on children' too?

Stupidly emotive language quite popular among certain groups.

There was a parent on here just yesterday proudly announcing that she has told the school her DC are exempt from wearing masks, when in reality it’s just a preference.
I’m glad schools will be asking for evidence. Mostly because it’s not fair on all the pupils who would prefer not to but do anyway. But also because even if there is a small chance that doing so will help protect the other students and teachers, then I think it’s worth enforcing.

This is on the government website:

Must be true then !