Question to parents. Remove child from school because of Swine Flu?, page 1
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reply posted on 26-4-2009 @ 07:11 PM by spinkyboo
reply to post by NATIVO


I am not a parent - although I am an aunt to many children.
So I hope you don't mind my input.

My question to you would be -
Why not let them stay home? What would it hurt?
Would it not be more mindful to just let them stay
home until we see what transpires.

We don't have to do what we think we should - or what is "expected" of us.
We have to use common sense - and do what we really believe is best.
Sometimes it is hard to see the difference.
But if we dig deep enough we know the answer.



[edit on 26-4-2009 by spinkyboo]


reply posted on 26-4-2009 @ 07:24 PM by Michelle129
reply to post by NATIVO


I can feel your concern. I'm in Canada and have 3 kids in school. Although we have very few cases here and most are unconfirmed that I know of at this point...the cases are coming closer to where I live and I can't help but wonder if it's worth taking a chance. At this point I'm nowhere near pulling my kids...but I happen to live in an area where parents don't care much and will send their vomiting sick kids to school to avoid keeping them home (whether jobs are at risk or they just don't want to take care of them).

We had the norwalk virus rampage through my younger kids' school several weeks back and over half the staff and students were out sick by the time the school sent home any information about it...that's way too late in my opinion. But, I have a few staff members at the school that I have developed a good relationship with and knew about the illness before the school decided it was time to let parents know.

My suggestion is to approach a teacher or staff member you might have a good rapport/relationship with and see where they stand. My experience was that the "higher-ups" (eg: school board and principal) were quick to quelch any concerns and slow to finally release the info...so they might not be the best to talk to as they will minimize everything. If a trusted teacher thinks pulling the kids is a good idea, then I'd go for it. Good luck and keep us posted

Michelle


reply posted on 26-4-2009 @ 07:26 PM by tothetenthpower
reply to post by NATIVO


Well I live in NB, Canada, and although there are no reports here yet, there have been to the west (Quebec) and to the east in Nova Scotia, which puts us dead in the middle.

Now my oldest son, he has an immune defiency that makes him highly suceptible to this kind of thing, so if I hear of any NB outbreaks he's staying home.

Since my husband is a pediatrician we have a well balanced diet and ofcourse all the vitamins and such you could image. So the other two will be fine, perhaps get them masks if my town is affected directly.

~Keeper


reply posted on 26-4-2009 @ 07:44 PM by NATIVO
reply to post by ryckE


If you are able to stay home "do it" I'm not even going out to the stores until this is clear.
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