What should we/I be doing?

[tumpymummy]

I cant get my head around what I and my family should be doing? A lot of my friends are all self-distancing and not going out unless they have to. I am inclined to do the same (although noone in my close family is high risk), but then I think I've got to go to school on Monday to help look after the vulnerable/keyworker children. My gym has closed but if I go to the supermarket I am surrounded by people? My teenage kids are only seeing 1 or 2 close friends who live nearby. This afternoon my son went out for a bike ride with his girlfriend, and tomorrow we wont see my parents for mothers day so we are being careful. But it kind of all feels pointless when next week I will be in school in close proximity to other staff and children. Reading other posts I now plan to change my clothes as soon as I get in the door., but is that enough?

The way I see it is in terms of other people, I’m the risk. That’s why I won’t see them. Have you seen that graphic about how many people end up infected after a month depending on how one person behaves? It’s not just about not catching it yourself - in fact that’s only a tiny part of it.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m worried for myself and my little family. I would love to just lock us away however I don’t have that luxury so need to accept we’re all going to catch it (dh is a teacher too). We are keeping dc at home if we possibly can, and will change clothes & shower as soon as returning home. But the main reason for us to social distance when we’re not at home is to avoid spreading to others.

My teenage kids are only seeing 1 or 2 close friends who live nearby.

My teenagers aren’t seeing anyone-as the guidance says!!

Well I see it as all about minimising risk. If I come down hard on my kids and say stay in the house, no seeing anyone they will rebel and ignore me, pretty much like my husband is doing. But by restricting it to my son's girlfriend and my daughter's best friend who lives 3 doors down it means they are less likely to seek out other friends.

@flobydoo yes that's a good way of thinking about it