2021/2022 School Year

Michelle Nelson4 said:Just wanted to offer a quick correction to that point. When a strep outbreak actually starts, the school often does swabs for everyone in the entire class or group. Even if the kids aren't showing a single symptom, if they test positive for strep, they get prescribed antibiotics and aren't allowed back in school or daycare until they provide a negative test result. I went through this exact situation with my own child, and I know it isn't just an isolated case.

It was the same story with my son back when he was in daycare. One time, strep just kept circulating through the group; my little guy actually threw up twice when he was only a month and a half old... They didn't bother testing everyone, they just handed out antibiotics to anyone who tested positive. The CDC even said that's not how things are supposed to be handled anymore—especially not handing out antibiotics to people who don't even show symptoms.

Alex Roberts4 said:It was the same story with my son back when he was in daycare. One time, strep just kept circulating through the group; my little guy actually threw up twice when he was only a month and a half old... They didn't bother testing everyone, they just handed out antibiotics to anyone who tested positive. The CDC even said that's not how things are supposed to be handled anymore—especially not handing out antibiotics to people who don't even show symptoms.

Exactly. It isn't the child's fault for having a solid, natural immune system. Personally, I wouldn't let anyone give my healthy kid antibiotics either.
My daughter actually had strep once in daycare and once back in third grade.

mellowskipper said:Exactly. It isn't the child's fault for having a solid, natural immune system. Personally, I wouldn't let anyone give my healthy kid antibiotics either.
My daughter actually had strep once in daycare and once back in third grade.

I'm with you on that. I wouldn't allow it either.

Alex Roberts4 said:It was the same story with my son back when he was in daycare. One time, strep just kept circulating through the group; my little guy actually threw up twice when he was only a month and a half old... They didn't bother testing everyone, they just handed out antibiotics to anyone who tested positive. The CDC even said that's not how things are supposed to be handled anymore—especially not handing out antibiotics to people who don't even show symptoms.

Well, thanks for the quick confirmation that
A) I wasn't making things up when I said that's how it actually happened
B) the person in question was lying when they claimed that "for the last 100 years," healthy people always just kept going regardless of any outbreaks.

It would be quite fascinating to look back at the protocols from the era before measles vaccines and other infectious diseases—I wonder if everyone just played dumb back then, letting kids head off to school during an epidemic until they actually fell ill...

Michelle Nelson4 said:Well, thanks for the quick confirmation that
A) I wasn't making things up when I said that's how it actually happened
B) the person in question was lying when they claimed that "for the last 100 years," healthy people always just kept going regardless of any outbreaks.

It would be quite fascinating to look back at the protocols from the era before measles vaccines and other infectious diseases—I wonder if everyone just played dumb back then, letting kids head off to school during an epidemic until they actually fell ill...

I believe you that it definitely happened that way, but thank God it isn't like that anymore.
Back in our small town, we only had one epidemiological service, and we dealt with ear infections for months; my little girl even mentioned that a few kids in her class got those official letters sent home to their parents.

Alex Roberts4 said:Oh, absolutely, one hundred percent... Bring it all back—the field trips, the after-school programs, everything. Honestly, enough is enough with this constant mental gymnastics. If people are scared, they can go get vaccinated. What’s the big deal? We shouldn't be doing anything to kids, period. Experts have already pointed out time and again just how much damage this whole mess caused—the lockdowns, the endless closures, shutting down basically every aspect of life. Don't screw this up. These are children, not lab rats.

Take a look at what our fellow forum member Smotanog2 went through after being discharged from the hospital a few days ago. Talking about relaxation is way too early. And don't even get me started on how they were mixing groups during tutoring sessions just to accommodate certain math and physics students who apparently find it impossible in the 21st century to handle a tutoring session over a video call.

jadetinker85 said:Take a look at what our fellow forum member Smotanog2 went through after being discharged from the hospital a few days ago. Talking about relaxation is way too early. And don't even get me started on how they were mixing groups during tutoring sessions just to accommodate certain math and physics students who apparently find it impossible in the 21st century to handle a tutoring session over a video call.

Is his experience basically the same as that one guy's from the start of everything????
Why would I want to read stories about stuff I already lived through myself.....

slysurfer14 said:Is his experience basically the same as that one guy's from the start of everything????
Why would I want to read stories about stuff I already lived through myself.....

Were you in the ICU?

I haven't really spent much time reading hospital bed stories, but I've known Smotani2 for years, so I was curious.

Yeah. Honestly, what does it matter if someone from this forum ended up in the hospital? Right now, there are nearly 400 people hospitalized across the country.

It would be a lot easier on all of us if we just treated this like the flu. If you're high-risk, go get vaccinated. Everyone else can do whatever they want. Some flu seasons are worse than others—it fluctuates. We regularly lose 80 and 90-year-olds to it. Sometimes even younger folks catch a nasty infection that leaves them with long-term issues.
It never crossed anyone's mind to shut down businesses or force social distancing because of the flu. People wear masks if they think it's a good idea, or if it’s pouring rain and they’re coughing like crazy. So, let's not throw everything away just for the sake of it. Life goes on 🤷 what's the point of obsessing over death certificates?

jadetinker85 said:Were you in the ICU?

I haven't really spent much time reading hospital bed stories, but I've known Smotani2 for years, so I was curious.

I'm basically surrounded by Adalbet...
Lately, some of these regular forum users just totally flipped their writing style and opinions overnight.
It’s like they sold out to someone or something... it was obvious even to a kid, so why should anyone believe these horror stories anymore?

jadetinker85 said:Take a look at what our fellow forum member Smotanog2 went through after being discharged from the hospital a few days ago. Talking about relaxation is way too early. And don't even get me started on how they were mixing groups during tutoring sessions just to accommodate certain math and physics students who apparently find it impossible in the 21st century to handle a tutoring session over a video call.

It’s not that mathematicians can't handle a tutoring session over a video call; the real issue is the kids who actually need that extra help to catch up on their coursework. Expecting them to follow along through a screen is a much bigger hurdle.

Given how many tourists we've let roam freely across the country over the last two months, any talk of relaxing is at least six months behind schedule.

Susan James said:It’s not that mathematicians can't handle a tutoring session over a video call; the real issue is the kids who actually need that extra help to catch up on their coursework. Expecting them to follow along through a screen is a much bigger hurdle.

Given how many tourists we've let roam freely across the country over the last two months, any talk of relaxing is at least six months behind schedule.

Exactly. My daughter finds it incredibly difficult to follow math lessons online, and then I have to deal with the fallout after the session is over.
Languages, on the other hand—no real issue there—she even mentioned she actually prefers that approach.

slysurfer14 said:I'm basically surrounded by Adalbet...
Lately, some of these regular forum users just totally flipped their writing style and opinions overnight.
It’s like they sold out to someone or something... it was obvious even to a kid, so why should anyone believe these horror stories anymore?

You actually think people are "selling" their convictions? And you're pointing at Smotani2?

Susan James said:It’s not that mathematicians can't handle a tutoring session over a video call; the real issue is the kids who actually need that extra help to catch up on their coursework. Expecting them to follow along through a screen is a much bigger hurdle.

Given how many tourists we've let roam freely across the country over the last two months, any talk of relaxing is at least six months behind schedule.

I don't see the issue here. Communication goes both ways. They get an assignment, the kid finishes it, shows the work, and then you walk through any sticking points together.
Of course, it feels weird for folks nearing retirement if they don't have a chalkboard and some chalk in front of them.

jadetinker85 said:You actually think people are "selling" their convictions? And you're pointing at Smotani2?

I just finished reading what Smotani2 wrote and I don't get why everyone's freaking out...
Just some mild pneumonia, unnecessary hospital stays, and bad medical calls....

jadetinker85 said:I don't see the issue here. Communication goes both ways. They get an assignment, the kid finishes it, shows the work, and then you walk through any sticking points together.
Of course, it feels weird for folks nearing retirement if they don't have a chalkboard and some chalk in front of them.

Who exactly is doing the "together" part? The parent and the child? 😂

Tutoring isn't meant to be a way for parents to make teaching their kids easier; it’s supposed to help students catch up on what they missed in school or give them another shot at understanding a concept.
That should be the professor's job, not the parent's. Honestly, if a parent is doing all the heavy lifting, then there's probably no need for tutoring in the first place.

Susan James said:Who exactly is doing the "together" part? The parent and the child? 😂

Tutoring isn't meant to be a way for parents to make teaching their kids easier; it’s supposed to help students catch up on what they missed in school or give them another shot at understanding a concept.
That should be the professor's job, not the parent's. Honestly, if a parent is doing all the heavy lifting, then there's probably no need for tutoring in the first place.

???

A teacher and a student. What part of that is confusing? Have you never seen what a video call class actually looks like?

You share your screen, write out the problem, pick a student, they share their screen and solve it—everyone sees everything, everyone hears everything. 🤷

slysurfer14 said:I just finished reading what Smotani2 wrote and I don't get why everyone's freaking out...
Just some mild pneumonia, unnecessary hospital stays, and bad medical calls....

Then you have the people who got two shots and they're still in diapers on oxygen. People are walking around with this false sense of security thinking the vaccine is a 100% shield. In my view, that’s a massive issue.

jadetinker85 said:Take a look at what our fellow forum member Smotanog2 went through after being discharged from the hospital a few days ago. Talking about relaxation is way too early. And don't even get me started on how they were mixing groups during tutoring sessions just to accommodate certain math and physics students who apparently find it impossible in the 21st century to handle a tutoring session over a video call.

Honey, just look back at how many tourists have flooded the US over the last month and a half. The issue is trying to force in-person makeup classes. Give me a break...

Chloe Sanchez said:Honey, just look back at how many tourists have flooded the US over the last month and a half. The issue is trying to force in-person makeup classes. Give me a break...

The thing is, when temperatures drop, infections spread faster because everyone ends up huddled together indoors.

And obviously, the problem is that the entire system is being overhauled to accommodate people who, for some reason, refuse to learn the absolute basics. Like, "Oh my gosh, how do I start a group chat?" or "Where do I click for a video call?" When I was in college about a hundred years ago, nobody had to deal with that. Why should I have to know it now? 🙄 Besides, I'm protected. 🙂 I already caught a cold twice the year before last since I'm in a high-risk group—I've got blood pressure issues and I'm carrying an extra 20 pounds.