Second Semester 2020/21 School Year

Quincy:

mellowskipper Asks: What exactly is the shock factor here? I’m not following. Are we really acting surprised that someone might grab a snack or a drink during an 8, 12, or even a 24-hour shift? Sent from my iPhone using Reddit

I’m just trolling, honestly—who can really blame someone for acting a little unconventional? I've already picked up a few strikes for it.

It feels like everyone is just throwing kids under the bus lately, all in some misguided attempt to protect a version of the past that clearly isn't coming back. We’ve been watching this same failed cycle play out for over a year now, and it's becoming pretty obvious that these sacrifices aren't actually saving anything.
Today's kids—and by extension, the very future of our society—are the biggest victims of this pandemic. Even though they aren't the ones being directly hit by the virus, and shouldn't even be feeling the indirect fallout, they’re paying the highest price. Think about it: education and social interaction are the bedrock upon which we build our entire future. Replacing that with Zoom classes, banning sports teams, cutting off travel and field trips, and shutting down community centers, cafes, and clubs is nothing short of a catastrophe. On top of that, constantly making children feel guilty for just existing is devastating. This has been dragging on for two years now, especially when you factor in the strikes from our supposedly "empathetic" teachers. It's a mess.
When it comes to raising our kids, we aren't doing it to turn them into future psychopaths or lazy people with zero intellectual drive. Honestly, as long as they don't end up like that, I couldn't care less about anyone else.

Being able to go free solo climbing in Alaska matters way more than whatever else. Kids can go screw themselves.

later

Susan Jackson said:Quincy:

mellowskipper Asks: What exactly is the shock factor here? I’m not following. Are we really acting surprised that someone might grab a snack or a drink during an 8, 12, or even a 24-hour shift? Sent from my iPhone using Reddit

I’m just trolling, honestly—who can really blame someone for acting a little unconventional? I've already picked up a few strikes for it.

It feels like everyone is just throwing kids under the bus lately, all in some misguided attempt to protect a version of the past that clearly isn't coming back. We’ve been watching this same failed cycle play out for over a year now, and it's becoming pretty obvious that these sacrifices aren't actually saving anything.
Today's kids—and by extension, the very future of our society—are the biggest victims of this pandemic. Even though they aren't the ones being directly hit by the virus, and shouldn't even be feeling the indirect fallout, they’re paying the highest price. Think about it: education and social interaction are the bedrock upon which we build our entire future. Replacing that with Zoom classes, banning sports teams, cutting off travel and field trips, and shutting down community centers, cafes, and clubs is nothing short of a catastrophe. On top of that, constantly making children feel guilty for just existing is devastating. This has been dragging on for two years now, especially when you factor in the strikes from our supposedly "empathetic" teachers. It's a mess.
When it comes to raising our kids, we aren't doing it to turn them into future psychopaths or lazy people with zero intellectual drive. Honestly, as long as they don't end up like that, I couldn't care less about anyone else.

I have a kid too, and I honestly fear they’ll never get the chance to just live a normal life—you know, experience those actual milestones everyone else takes for granted. Between the training schedule being completely gutted—they were going five times a week, for heaven's sake—and that whole online school situation... well, I really shouldn't even go there. It’s just one thing after another. I guess we’re all just moving through this life at a snail's pace, stuck in slow motion.

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urbantinker8 said:No, I don't think it works quite the way you're describing it.
They’re kissing and hanging out everywhere, and they're constantly without masks. A lot of them aren't wearing them at all because their parents back them up, and we don't really have any way to "force" them to actually put them over their mouths.
There are plenty of other little details too, but I suspect you wouldn't be much interested in hearing them, given that you're just passing by a High School and think you know the deal.

It’s always the older generation—the ones who feel like their era is long gone—complaining about how "immoral" kids are just for hugging or kissing.

Susan Jackson said:Quincy:

mellowskipper Asks: What exactly is the shock factor here? I’m not following. Are we really acting surprised that someone might grab a snack or a drink during an 8, 12, or even a 24-hour shift? Sent from my iPhone using Reddit

I’m just trolling, honestly—who can really blame someone for acting a little unconventional? I've already picked up a few strikes for it.

It feels like everyone is just throwing kids under the bus lately, all in some misguided attempt to protect a version of the past that clearly isn't coming back. We’ve been watching this same failed cycle play out for over a year now, and it's becoming pretty obvious that these sacrifices aren't actually saving anything.
Today's kids—and by extension, the very future of our society—are the biggest victims of this pandemic. Even though they aren't the ones being directly hit by the virus, and shouldn't even be feeling the indirect fallout, they’re paying the highest price. Think about it: education and social interaction are the bedrock upon which we build our entire future. Replacing that with Zoom classes, banning sports teams, cutting off travel and field trips, and shutting down community centers, cafes, and clubs is nothing short of a catastrophe. On top of that, constantly making children feel guilty for just existing is devastating. This has been dragging on for two years now, especially when you factor in the strikes from our supposedly "empathetic" teachers. It's a mess.
When it comes to raising our kids, we aren't doing it to turn them into future psychopaths or lazy people with zero intellectual drive. Honestly, as long as they don't end up like that, I couldn't care less about anyone else.

I honestly believe the current generation of students is going to settle the score with us later—with interest—because we stayed quiet instead of stepping up to protect them from this mess.

James Phillips92 said:It’s always the older generation—the ones who feel like their era is long gone—complaining about how "immoral" kids are just for hugging or kissing.

Nothing new here. The real issue is that the older generation holds all the cards. They outnumber us, they hold political power, they bend the system to fit their needs, and they dominate every election. Young people are treated like nothing more than unpaid interns for old age. We're expected to be compliant and just do whatever the elders command.

James Phillips92 said:I honestly believe the current generation of students is going to settle the score with us later—with interest—because we stayed quiet instead of stepping up to protect them from this mess.

They will, and they should. Ideally, there should be laws mandating care for the elderly, but instead, this generation has simply abandoned them to fate. If they get cast aside, society and the law will condemn them—but let's be honest: the older generation did the exact same thing to us first.

nimblelynx7 said:Nothing new here. The real issue is that the older generation holds all the cards. They outnumber us, they hold political power, they bend the system to fit their needs, and they dominate every election. Young people are treated like nothing more than unpaid interns for old age. We're expected to be compliant and just do whatever the elders command.

They will, and they should. Ideally, there should be laws mandating care for the elderly, but instead, this generation has simply abandoned them to fate. If they get cast aside, society and the law will condemn them—but let's be honest: the older generation did the exact same thing to us first.

The people holding most of the world's wealth are running the show, plain and simple.
Most selfish crisis we've ever seen.

later

Susan Jackson said:Quincy:

mellowskipper Asks: What exactly is the shock factor here? I’m not following. Are we really acting surprised that someone might grab a snack or a drink during an 8, 12, or even a 24-hour shift? Sent from my iPhone using Reddit

I’m just trolling, honestly—who can really blame someone for acting a little unconventional? I've already picked up a few strikes for it.

It feels like everyone is just throwing kids under the bus lately, all in some misguided attempt to protect a version of the past that clearly isn't coming back. We’ve been watching this same failed cycle play out for over a year now, and it's becoming pretty obvious that these sacrifices aren't actually saving anything.
Today's kids—and by extension, the very future of our society—are the biggest victims of this pandemic. Even though they aren't the ones being directly hit by the virus, and shouldn't even be feeling the indirect fallout, they’re paying the highest price. Think about it: education and social interaction are the bedrock upon which we build our entire future. Replacing that with Zoom classes, banning sports teams, cutting off travel and field trips, and shutting down community centers, cafes, and clubs is nothing short of a catastrophe. On top of that, constantly making children feel guilty for just existing is devastating. This has been dragging on for two years now, especially when you factor in the strikes from our supposedly "empathetic" teachers. It's a mess.
When it comes to raising our kids, we aren't doing it to turn them into future psychopaths or lazy people with zero intellectual drive. Honestly, as long as they don't end up like that, I couldn't care less about anyone else.

Spot on. This whole situation is a catastrophe, and it doesn't look like it's winding down anytime soon.

All their normal activities are restricted or flat-out banned, yet somehow they can wander through shopping malls without a second thought—because apparently, the virus never visits the mall. It seems the restrictions specifically target culture, sports, the arts, language schools, and local community groups... which have been sidelined since last year. Or perhaps it isn't the virus at all, but the architects of this mess making sure these activities don't interfere with the "new normal"—this push toward a more robotic way of living...

It seems like teachers can't function—or maybe they just won't—unless every single kid is wearing a mask... I guess that's how it works now.

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mellowskipper said:It seems like teachers can't function—or maybe they just won't—unless every single kid is wearing a mask... I guess that's how it works now.

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Poor kid. And it's not even because of school

wanderingbadger77 said:Poor kid. And it's not even because of school

I suppose I agree. It definitely isn't about school—they probably have a Faraday cage and a Flat Earth model at home or something.

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wanderingbadger77 said:Poor kid. And it's not even because of school

signed.
I suppose there are just far too many of these "mother" types out there, if you ask me.
I went ahead and filed a report with the Department of Justice.🤦🤦🤦
I guess this is just the kind of nonsense we have to deal with on a daily basis. 🤮

Having a mom who’s also some kind of Facebook scientist... honestly, it’s the absolute worst combo.

driftingtinker said:Having a mom who’s also some kind of Facebook scientist... honestly, it’s the absolute worst combo.

Oh, for sure.🤦
I mean, just watch out—she'll tell you she's "well-informed" too.🧐
🤣🤣

Looks like everyone in Los Angeles County is already starting to ignore the rules.

Capak: There’s also a measure on the table to shut down bars

Quincy:

Regarding clinical outcomes, he noted: "We are reviewing the situation daily. Seeing younger people being hospitalized is a troubling sign. We are hoping that, since schools will be closed for a few days and the start of the term will likely be delayed or moved online, we can maintain strict measures in the counties facing the worst conditions while monitoring things closely every day… If the surge in new infections forces our hand at a national level, then we will act accordingly, though for now, a localized approach seems more prudent."

Well, it looks like they finally decided to use their heads; how many poor souls were those student bioterrorists supposed to kill before anyone actually noticed?👎

I mean, Los Angeles County was already pretty much ahead of the curve by moving everything online way back when.

driftingtinker said:I mean, Los Angeles County was already pretty much ahead of the curve by moving everything online way back when.

Nah, it wasn't.

Wait, how can you say it isn't?🤔

urbantinker8 said:Wait, how can you say it isn't?🤔

Maybe it's because some people can't tell the difference between Washington, D.C. and the rest of California? 🤔

I have no idea what the current numbers are—but honestly, I don't buy that everyone is heading back to physical classrooms right after the break. You might see elementary kids back, and maybe high school seniors, but everyone else will likely be stuck online for at least another week.
My heart just bleeds for those war profiteers, though; they’re going to miss out on all those students who were supposed to be sitting in their lectures. Such an irreplaceable loss for our education system.

unknown, I know I'm being incredibly cynical today—but that's just how my day is going...☕