The kids might be alright.
Depending on their age, our kids are faring differently during the pandemic.
With the younger ones, the focus is on keeping them busy -- either learning or entertained.
“Before Covid-19, my daughter and I would be present in most kid-related activities in town. Right now, we are focused on getting the schoolwork done, watching television and taking Snapchats together.”
“And this is me with the pack of remote-learning stuff that was left all over our dining room table overnight. #Pandemicpetpeeve”
“We've had to put a lock on the pantry door because our kids eat so much, and steal the quarantine snacks. I have an inkling that our ten year old knows where [the key] is.”
Parents and grandparents are getting creative in how they interact with family while staying safe.
“Puppet shows from the backyard and still wearing masks 😥”
“Reading stories through the window”
“We have been facetiming family members but to a 4yr old it’s not the same interaction with her cousins.“
Older teens are finding more time to bond with family over the things they love.
“Running outdoors with my daughter who is really missing basketball season. Her and I are becoming more like friends now that we have more time.”
For the most part, it seems the kids are alright, but some worry about the future they might have to live in.
“I am trying hard to be patient- with my kids and with the tremendous uncertainty that exists [...] I believe I will be “ok”…but my kids won’t be ok if they have to inherit a country that is so imbalanced.”
