2021/2022 School Year

coastalorca43 said:These are my favorite types: people who try to philosophize about the idiotic recommendations of incompetents, leading us to act like fools searching for loopholes in stupid rules. It's obvious these rules are just for show, and America basically entered that "Denmark phase" the moment we let tens of millions of tourists flood the country for the second time.
And then they start pulling variations out of these moronic guidelines, suggesting that only vaccinated or recovered kids should be exempt from masks, while leaving the mandate for the healthy kids—who, frankly, are responsible enough since they haven't caught the virus so far.
What, are we supposed to mark them at school so they become targets for COVID bullying?
The paranoia about a child bringing something home... 🤦Good grief.
But I'm not surprised coming from someone who is still debating whether it's 1.5m or 2m and measuring classroom dimensions after a year and a half of this intense COVID circus.

Personally, I don't think kids are the ones bringing viruses home. I'm fairly certain that if they do get sick, it’s usually because the adults they live with passed it to them.
In fact, I once traveled abroad with my child to a place where neither she nor we needed a COVID pass or even a mask. 😉

If you claim a specific group doesn't need to wear masks, the rest of the people will either follow the rules (wearing masks/getting vaccinated) or they'll just lie about it. Realistically, who is actually checking?

If you hand the fight against masking over to people who don't even believe COVID exists, then everyone ends up forced to wear masks, some might even turn aggressive during the debate, and schools will end up treating kids like they're in a bubble. You have to pick your battles wisely.
If you're scared, just put a cloth over your face and keep quiet. Don't make a scene about rights or discrimination.
"We are the vaccinated class, and we believe our kids shouldn't need masks."

Last school year, quite a few schools—some pretty large ones—didn't require masks at all because the classrooms were spacious enough.
A parent should probably know the square footage of their child's classroom and how many students are in it; that way, they can see if they can actually fight for no masks since other safety measures are being met.
That was the question from our forum member.

nimbleranger17 said:They don't have to, you're just making things up as you go. If everyone in the room has their COVID-19 documentation ready to go, there's absolutely no need for them to be wearing masks.

And what exactly is a COVID-19 vaccination card supposed to guarantee?

Chris Grant3 said:But let's be real, kids aren't the ones at high risk here. Plus, you have those same kids hanging out right in front of the school without any protection at all. And honestly? Those masks aren't even doing much if they're being treated unhygienically—just shoved into backpacks or pockets all day. They basically become nothing more than a way to spread germs once someone puts that dirty fabric right against their mouth and nose.👎

Honestly, it's nice to see people actually using their brains and seeing what the real issues are with all these mask mandates.

David Mendoza4 said:I actually reached out to the CDC myself to get some clarity, but I haven't heard a single peep back from them yet.

Same here. Just total silence—not even a peep.

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mellowskipper said:He just thinks and acts exactly how they tell him to back home.

Everything is fine, I suppose—but one really needs to choose a mode of engagement. Sometimes, diplomacy is simply more effective than the sword.

Pure performance.

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Kids need the freedom to learn and grow without someone breathing down their necks. Older generations shouldn't be dumping their own baggage, fears, and insecurities onto little ones.

If we want the pen to actually be mightier than the sword, people need an education and the ability to think critically—which, let's face it, feels like pure science fiction in this country.

Here’s what I know for sure: the virus isn't the main threat to kids, but forcing them to hide behind plastic masks and pumping them full of massive amounts of chemicals? That's a real risk.

Picking on children is just something bitter old folks and immature losers do.

It seems the bullying of children at that school in Cleveland just keeps dragging on today, too.

I honestly have to hand it to the parents there who are still sitting by and letting this kind of thing slide.

nimbleranger17 said:It seems the bullying of children at that school in Cleveland just keeps dragging on today, too.

I honestly have to hand it to the parents there who are still sitting by and letting this kind of thing slide.

Must be nice, mantisa. Easy to comment when you're comfortable and have everything you need.

So, the kid says he can't breathe while wearing a mask.
Seriously? Like, just walking down the hallway to class where he'll take it off anyway?

What happens when he goes to the grocery store? Does he just skip the mask there too? Honestly, he doesn't even have to go. Or what if he has to see a doctor? Would he be expected to wear one then, and would he be able to breathe?

Susan Martin4 said:So, the kid says he can't breathe while wearing a mask.
Seriously? Like, just walking down the hallway to class where he'll take it off anyway?

What happens when he goes to the grocery store? Does he just skip the mask there too? Honestly, he doesn't even have to go. Or what if he has to see a doctor? Would he be expected to wear one then, and would he be able to breathe?

The point isn't actually about breathing; it's about how a government agency is defending its right to bar entry to schools when they were the ones who mandated the rules in the first place.

The government uses its own tools and puppets to claim it’s perfectly acceptable to cast aside a child simply because they refuse to enter a building while masked. They'll turn around and slap parents with fines or pursue them relentlessly. All over a mask!? It seems the state becomes incredibly efficient the moment a directive comes down from their committee. 😁

For three years now, they've been messing with these kids, and most of the time, you see epidemiologists looking at children as if they are the primary culprits behind spreading the virus. As if children are the ones constantly interacting with grandparents, even though grandparents can just as easily pass it on to their grandkids.

What if my child just doesn't want to wear a shirt? It bothers them, they feel uncomfortable, and they simply don't want to?
Look, we don't need to go to such extremes. In the past, kids used to get sent home from schools without AC back in June because they were wearing shorts or tank tops, for crying out loud—and nobody ever complained about that, right?
Are we really saying children have to keep their shoulders covered and wear knee-length pants when it's 95 degrees out?
This is all just nonsense. Is it really that hard for them to wear a mask for those 20 feet while walking to the teacher's desk?
If I were the principal, I’d say fine, starting tomorrow the schedule changes: school starts at 6 AM, each class comes in on its own 15-minute staggered interval, and no one leaves the classroom during breaks, so there's no need for masks at all.

placidnomad87 said:The point isn't actually about breathing; it's about how a government agency is defending its right to bar entry to schools when they were the ones who mandated the rules in the first place.

The government uses its own tools and puppets to claim it’s perfectly acceptable to cast aside a child simply because they refuse to enter a building while masked. They'll turn around and slap parents with fines or pursue them relentlessly. All over a mask!? It seems the state becomes incredibly efficient the moment a directive comes down from their committee. 😁

For three years now, they've been messing with these kids, and most of the time, you see epidemiologists looking at children as if they are the primary culprits behind spreading the virus. As if children are the ones constantly interacting with grandparents, even though grandparents can just as easily pass it on to their grandkids.

Just let people try homeschooling and the whole thing would be solved. But of course, that's not something they'd ever consider.☕

rowdypanther12 said:What if my child just doesn't want to wear a shirt? It bothers them, they feel uncomfortable, and they simply don't want to?
Look, we don't need to go to such extremes. In the past, kids used to get sent home from schools without AC back in June because they were wearing shorts or tank tops, for crying out loud—and nobody ever complained about that, right?
Are we really saying children have to keep their shoulders covered and wear knee-length pants when it's 95 degrees out?
This is all just nonsense. Is it really that hard for them to wear a mask for those 20 feet while walking to the teacher's desk?
If I were the principal, I’d say fine, starting tomorrow the schedule changes: school starts at 6 AM, each class comes in on its own 15-minute staggered interval, and no one leaves the classroom during breaks, so there's no need for masks at all.

Actually, that’s a pretty solid idea. He could just head into school about half an hour before everyone else, find a classroom where people aren't wearing masks, and just hang out there. Same thing for leaving—he can just wait until everyone else has cleared out before heading home.
It’s like that old saying: the wolf sits comfortably while the goat pays the price. One side gets to relax and enjoy the view, while the other is left dealing with all the consequences. It's a classic case of someone reaping the benefits while someone else carries the entire burden. 😁

Ronald Howard3 said:Just let people try homeschooling and the whole thing would be solved. But of course, that's not something they'd ever consider.☕

In this country, there just isn't an option like that for kids who are perfectly healthy. Plus, I honestly can't imagine how parents like that would even manage to homeschool their children. 🤔

Ronald Howard3 said:Just let people try homeschooling and the whole thing would be solved. But of course, that's not something they'd ever consider.☕

It really felt like there was a golden opportunity right then and there to present this as a legitimate choice for people to vote on, don't you think?

Wouldn't it have been much more logical if the kid had simply worn a mask while walking to school and then taken it off once he arrived? If he had just waited until he was inside, it would have been so much harder for anyone to track him or follow his movements later on. Honestly, wouldn't that have been the absolute best solution to navigate a situation like this one?

I finally realized what the real issue is—it’s the sheer absurdity of these COVID-19 mandates that’s driving everyone crazy. That’s why people are pushing back. I mean, seriously, what is the actual point of wearing a mask in these specific spots? It makes zero sense. You’re required to wear one just walking down a hallway, but the second you step into a classroom, walk out in front of the school, or enter the gym, it’s suddenly fine to take it off. It’s the same deal at a cafe; you don't need it while sitting at your table, but if you're just three feet away from the restroom, you have to pull it back up. What is the logic there? Once I looked at it through that lens, I totally understood where they were coming from with their frustration.

placidnomad87 said:It really felt like there was a golden opportunity right then and there to present this as a legitimate choice for people to vote on, don't you think?

Wouldn't it have been much more logical if the kid had simply worn a mask while walking to school and then taken it off once he arrived? If he had just waited until he was inside, it would have been so much harder for anyone to track him or follow his movements later on. Honestly, wouldn't that have been the absolute best solution to navigate a situation like this one?

Of course he could have, but he’s just refusing to do it. Honestly, nobody would even bother chasing him because at that school, people only wear masks when they're entering the building or walking through the hallways.
In the actual classrooms, they don't wear them.

Chris Grant3 said:I finally realized what the real issue is—it’s the sheer absurdity of these COVID-19 mandates that’s driving everyone crazy. That’s why people are pushing back. I mean, seriously, what is the actual point of wearing a mask in these specific spots? It makes zero sense. You’re required to wear one just walking down a hallway, but the second you step into a classroom, walk out in front of the school, or enter the gym, it’s suddenly fine to take it off. It’s the same deal at a cafe; you don't need it while sitting at your table, but if you're just three feet away from the restroom, you have to pull it back up. What is the logic there? Once I looked at it through that lens, I totally understood where they were coming from with their frustration.

If my goal was to cause trouble, I'd rather vent about everything else instead of dragging my kid into a fight.
I'm genuinely curious to see what the rest of his classmates are saying about all this.

And honestly, what on earth are his parents doing that allows them to sit outside with him all morning?

placidnomad87 said:It really felt like there was a golden opportunity right then and there to present this as a legitimate choice for people to vote on, don't you think?

Wouldn't it have been much more logical if the kid had simply worn a mask while walking to school and then taken it off once he arrived? If he had just waited until he was inside, it would have been so much harder for anyone to track him or follow his movements later on. Honestly, wouldn't that have been the absolute best solution to navigate a situation like this one?

The reality is, not every parent has the capacity to handle homeschooling.
We've already seen cases where parents try to act as primary educators for kids who never even stepped foot in preschool. 🙄

Susan Martin4 said:If my goal was to cause trouble, I'd rather vent about everything else instead of dragging my kid into a fight.
I'm genuinely curious to see what the rest of his classmates are saying about all this.

And honestly, what on earth are his parents doing that allows them to sit outside with him all morning?

People are genuinely upset. There are protests happening all over the world right now. These guys have clearly just decided to go with some isolated, niche version of reality.

rowdypanther12 said:What if my child just doesn't want to wear a shirt? It bothers them, they feel uncomfortable, and they simply don't want to?
Look, we don't need to go to such extremes. In the past, kids used to get sent home from schools without AC back in June because they were wearing shorts or tank tops, for crying out loud—and nobody ever complained about that, right?
Are we really saying children have to keep their shoulders covered and wear knee-length pants when it's 95 degrees out?
This is all just nonsense. Is it really that hard for them to wear a mask for those 20 feet while walking to the teacher's desk?
If I were the principal, I’d say fine, starting tomorrow the schedule changes: school starts at 6 AM, each class comes in on its own 15-minute staggered interval, and no one leaves the classroom during breaks, so there's no need for masks at all.

We've been wearing shirts for xxxx years, yet suddenly a mask is what blocks the right to express emotion? It creates psychosis and fear within a population that is still developing. That is the very first thing I observe regarding these masks. The government is exploiting children, using tools—as I mentioned before, things like the police, public defenders, and social workers—to enforce an incredibly harmful measure. A huge portion of parents haven't grown up enough to actually handle their children's problems; in fact, they'd rather let a child suffer mental neglect than face paying a fine themselves. Before these mandates, most parents were mostly looking out for their own backs rather than the best interests of their kids. That’s exactly why we see so many delinquents and alcoholics in society.

Any psychologist or psychiatrist who isn't under the thumb of politics will tell you clearly: masks are not good for the psycho-physical development of the most vulnerable members of our society.

David Palmer5 said:Of course he could have, but he’s just refusing to do it. Honestly, nobody would even bother chasing him because at that school, people only wear masks when they're entering the building or walking through the hallways.
In the actual classrooms, they don't wear them.

My point was that he could have taken it off right after stepping inside, rather than waiting until he was already sitting in class.

In a way, he actually made a pretty bold move, isn't that right? He essentially put a spotlight on exactly how the principal handles students who decide not to follow the mask rules.