Second Semester 2020/21 School Year

Austin Garcia said:Bravo! That is such a brilliant comparison! 🤦

My goodness, kids seem so well-behaved and bright when you realize who is teaching them...

I personally wear my mask whenever it's necessary, but seeing how these so-called "professors" are educating people with logic like this... 😢

It truly breaks my heart to watch these so-called intellectuals wander through threads like this, just spilling absolute nonsense everywhere they go.

You have someone comparing major surgery—literally opening up internal organs—to something as trivial as selling newspapers or a bag of Quikrete at a local hardware store.

And this is the kind of rhetoric being passed down to students in our schools. It’s absolutely appalling. 😢

wanderingbadger44 said:I just don't see how the math works out. It feels impossible to believe that a kid who can't even keep a mask tucked under their chin for more than forty-five minutes at a time is suddenly expected to wear a heavy-duty surgical mask for six straight hours at school, much like a surgeon or an OR nurse would.

It’s a bit like how I used to naively assume surgeons were suited up in full gear every single day of their careers, when in reality, they really only pull those masks on when they're actually stepping into the operating room. 🤦

Are you seriously trying to gaslight yourself right now?

No, obviously surgeons don't operate every single day. Honestly, anyone with even a shred of common sense over the age of sixteen knows that. Surgery isn't the entirety of a surgeon's existence. It’s frankly exhausting having to explain such basic concepts in this day and age. 🤦

And yes, prior to all this, surgeons only wore masks during actual procedures.

They weren't walking around with them on for the rest of their shift while checking on patients or holding consultations.
They strictly wore them in the operating room when they were performing surgery.

It’s not always about what was said—it’s more about the delivery.

There’s a massive gulf between saying, "Look, kids need to wear masks because it's the mandate for indoor spaces; hopefully, these restrictions end soon," and some condescending remark paired with an emoji that makes your skin crawl.

And let’s be honest—no parent wants to hear a teacher basically say, "I couldn't care less about the curriculum or how you feel about remote learning; if we have to stay online to keep the school safe, fine, whatever."

Teachers should be the first ones to realize just how brutal these last two academic years have been. When you factor in the questionable living conditions kids face at home, or how parents are struggling with the pandemic, fluctuating incomes, and sheer exhaustion... you just want to hear from someone with a shred of empathy. Someone who won't turn everything into a middle finger to everyone else's life... It’s a shame things aren't handled with more grace.

On another note, over here, the finals that were supposed to happen before the break have been pushed back until after the holidays.

Paul Kern12 said:My partner mentioned that their teachers have already hinted at the possibility of moving classes online—though, granted, that's only for the seniors—and a girl I know from another high school said her teachers are saying the exact same thing. There’s also some very strong talk about an extension to the spring break (Spring Break/Easter period).

Does anyone happen to have any actual information?

If we're talking about a spring break extension, I find that hard to believe... based on how often that actually happens, it sounds more like wishful thinking than anything else.

velvetskipper11 said:There's really nothing to explain here. You aren't even in a position to be explaining anything. You have zero evidence to back up these insane claims.
Unless, of course, you have some peer-reviewed scientific paper proving your theory that masks are actually good for your health? Do you honestly think an OSHA manual suggests workers should wear masks indefinitely without breaks? WTF?
And I am certainly not your "colleague"—if my university had handed me a degree based on your logic, I’d burn mine immediately.

Everything you wrote above is a lie. I never once mentioned "serious health threats or psychological distress in children." I stated that masks are harmful and backed it up with facts—which is common knowledge. But sure, go ahead and try to lecture me, even if you're too tired to do it properly now. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Go ahead and mask your own kids while they sleep. Since you believe masks are healthy, I’m sure you’re more than capable of such things—though I doubt the rest of the civilized world would agree.

I am genuinely curious to know if your children have experienced any actual issues after wearing masks in their classrooms?
Just speaking from experience... what are they telling you?

Amanda Hughes37 said:It’s not always about what was said—it’s more about the delivery.

There’s a massive gulf between saying, "Look, kids need to wear masks because it's the mandate for indoor spaces; hopefully, these restrictions end soon," and some condescending remark paired with an emoji that makes your skin crawl.

And let’s be honest—no parent wants to hear a teacher basically say, "I couldn't care less about the curriculum or how you feel about remote learning; if we have to stay online to keep the school safe, fine, whatever."

Teachers should be the first ones to realize just how brutal these last two academic years have been. When you factor in the questionable living conditions kids face at home, or how parents are struggling with the pandemic, fluctuating incomes, and sheer exhaustion... you just want to hear from someone with a shred of empathy. Someone who won't turn everything into a middle finger to everyone else's life... It’s a shame things aren't handled with more grace.

On another note, over here, the finals that were supposed to happen before the break have been pushed back until after the holidays.

It’s a bit different at my university. We just started our fourth block today, and they already announced an exam for Wednesday. For this specific course, they had their last session online right before winter break and took the exam during the final hour of class. Now, they have one lecture today and then the actual exam on Wednesday...
If these students don't realize that life isn't always going to be perfect and that there isn't always a clear structure to follow, they might struggle to find their way in the real world...

Whenever I dare to suggest that wearing masks doesn't actually cause physical harm—which, in my view, is a perfectly reasonable point to make—I am immediately met with this absurd, condescending retort: "Oh, so you're saying masks are actually beneficial! How enlightened of you! 1!"

And now, apparently, I am expected to sit here and provide some sort of earnest, deep-dive response to such a ridiculous accusation? Honestly, I can't say that even crosses my mind.

FEMA inspectors hitting up schools in six states because kids are still stuck on Zoom

They checked out 30 different schools—19 elementary and 11 high schools—to see if they were actually following the pandemic rules. Most of these inspections were already on the books for 29 of the locations, but apparently, one school got hit with an unannounced visit after someone filed a complaint, according to FEMA Headquarters.

Only one school actually messed up.

It wouldn't take much brainpower to figure out which 🙂

copperharbor59 said:I am genuinely curious to know if your children have experienced any actual issues after wearing masks in their classrooms?
Just speaking from experience... what are they telling you?

Oh, they absolutely love them. They want to wear them to sleep too—actually, one isn't enough, they're asking for two or three at a time, 24/7. And honestly, they've never had more fun than now that everyone is masked up. It's like a non-stop costume party every single day instead of just once a year. They’re probably hoping to take the masks with them to the grave.

copperharbor59 said:I am genuinely curious to know if your children have experienced any actual issues after wearing masks in their classrooms?
Just speaking from experience... what are they telling you?

I asked around—at my fifth grader's school, they only wear them in the hallways and during computer lab.
Two older kids work part-time as servers for a few hours, and one girl hasn't been able to clear up a cold sore above her lip for a month... I don't know if the mask is making it worse, but I doubt it's helping.

Anyway, my little one was throwing up last night—headache, sore throat, the whole bit. The pediatrician sent me out for syrup and Biorell, $50 which is quite a list (if you catch my drift)😁... she even had me check the color of his throat with my phone flashlight and told me to call back if things didn't improve in three days.
As for the fever, she said only bother with meds if it hits 101.3...
She also checked if we’d tried home remedies, hit up an Urgent Care, or tested positive for COVID.

Now he’s sitting at 102.2 and I can't help but think about Gabriel from Memphis☕

Amanda Hughes37 said:I asked around—at my fifth grader's school, they only wear them in the hallways and during computer lab.
Two older kids work part-time as servers for a few hours, and one girl hasn't been able to clear up a cold sore above her lip for a month... I don't know if the mask is making it worse, but I doubt it's helping.

Anyway, my little one was throwing up last night—headache, sore throat, the whole bit. The pediatrician sent me out for syrup and Biorell, $50 which is quite a list (if you catch my drift)😁... she even had me check the color of his throat with my phone flashlight and told me to call back if things didn't improve in three days.
As for the fever, she said only bother with meds if it hits 101.3...
She also checked if we’d tried home remedies, hit up an Urgent Care, or tested positive for COVID.

Now he’s sitting at 102.2 and I can't help but think about Gabriel from Memphis☕

Ever since I started wearing a mask myself, I've broken out in a rash all over my chin.
Katherine, I take mine off when the fever is lower, and honestly, that seems like a decent enough option to me. Up to 38 degrees, I'll use Tylenol, but once it goes higher, I switch to Advil. If I just let him sit there and suffer until he hits 38.5 like they suggest, he'll be stuck in bed forever and the illness will just drag on.
Keep an eye on whether his breathing is shallow and watch the color of his fingernails. Also, check if he can move his neck, rotate, or touch his chin to his chest. And make sure there isn't a rash.

mellowskipper said:Ever since I started wearing a mask myself, I've broken out in a rash all over my chin.
Katherine, I take mine off when the fever is lower, and honestly, that seems like a decent enough option to me. Up to 38 degrees, I'll use Tylenol, but once it goes higher, I switch to Advil. If I just let him sit there and suffer until he hits 38.5 like they suggest, he'll be stuck in bed forever and the illness will just drag on.
Keep an eye on whether his breathing is shallow and watch the color of his fingernails. Also, check if he can move his neck, rotate, or touch his chin to his chest. And make sure there isn't a rash.

Everyone is obsessing over head injuries... meanwhile, even with three kids, I'm hardly an expert since they rarely get sick—or if they do, it's over in forty-eight hours.
I take mine off too, but even after Advil, the fever hit 101.8.

Anyway, we're drifting off-topic.

Amanda Hughes37 said:I asked around—at my fifth grader's school, they only wear them in the hallways and during computer lab.
Two older kids work part-time as servers for a few hours, and one girl hasn't been able to clear up a cold sore above her lip for a month... I don't know if the mask is making it worse, but I doubt it's helping.

Anyway, my little one was throwing up last night—headache, sore throat, the whole bit. The pediatrician sent me out for syrup and Biorell, $50 which is quite a list (if you catch my drift)😁... she even had me check the color of his throat with my phone flashlight and told me to call back if things didn't improve in three days.
As for the fever, she said only bother with meds if it hits 101.3...
She also checked if we’d tried home remedies, hit up an Urgent Care, or tested positive for COVID.

Now he’s sitting at 102.2 and I can't help but think about Gabriel from Memphis☕

I don't typically give my kids anything unless their fever goes above 100.4, since they're both under 12 and we've always handled things okay this way. If it's hovering near 100.4 and they seem genuinely unwell, I'll step in with something. But I wouldn't suggest rushing out unless you feel like this isn't your typical seasonal bug. Every parent knows their own child best...
I know all about little Gabriel 😢
If your gut tells you to go to the ER, then go. I really don't care if people label me as a "crazy" or "panicked" mom if I feel like something is truly wrong and my child needs professional medical expertise beyond just a hug and a thermometer...
Parents usually have a good sense of when extra help is needed 🙂

Amanda Hughes37 said:Everyone is obsessing over head injuries... meanwhile, even with three kids, I'm hardly an expert since they rarely get sick—or if they do, it's over in forty-eight hours.
I take mine off too, but even after Advil, the fever hit 101.8.

Anyway, we're drifting off-topic.

My youngest was dealing with this just two days ago. It started with diarrhea, and then the high fever and headaches kicked in. Fast forward to today—it's been three days and he's acting like himself again. I didn't jump to conclusions about COVID because he's already had it, so I'm assuming it was just some other nasty virus... I did give him some Advil once his temperature climbed north of 100 because he was looking so lethargic...

Well, I'm glad you finally spoke up. Your kids are lucky to have someone at home actually teaching them how to hold a real conversation and engage in dialogue...

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S10 using Reddit

"Quote:"

velvetskipper11 said:Oh, they absolutely love them. They want to wear them to sleep too—actually, one isn't enough, they're asking for two or three at a time, 24/7. And honestly, they've never had more fun than now that everyone is masked up. It's like a non-stop costume party every single day instead of just once a year. They’re probably hoping to take the masks with them to the grave.

"Quote:"

Amanda Hughes37 said:I asked around—at my fifth grader's school, they only wear them in the hallways and during computer lab.
Two older kids work part-time as servers for a few hours, and one girl hasn't been able to clear up a cold sore above her lip for a month... I don't know if the mask is making it worse, but I doubt it's helping.

Anyway, my little one was throwing up last night—headache, sore throat, the whole bit. The pediatrician sent me out for syrup and Biorell, $50 which is quite a list (if you catch my drift)😁... she even had me check the color of his throat with my phone flashlight and told me to call back if things didn't improve in three days.
As for the fever, she said only bother with meds if it hits 101.3...
She also checked if we’d tried home remedies, hit up an Urgent Care, or tested positive for COVID.

Now he’s sitting at 102.2 and I can't help but think about Gabriel from Memphis☕

I honestly don't buy the idea that wearing a mask could cause someone to pass out. As far as the herpes goes, I really think you need fresh air to help things heal, especially since it usually flares up when your immune system takes a hit.

Sent from my Galaxy S9+ using Reddit

Nicholas King said:Oh, please—why don't you do us all a favor and actually post a link to these "scientific proofs" you're so confidently citing?

Teachers aren't the ones forcing masks on children; rather, it is a collective decision made by the CDC, medical science and common sense—the very things you and your crowd seem to love invoking so enthusiastically.

And it isn't about protecting themselves, either—it's about protecting everyone as a whole.

In schools, and honestly everywhere else, we really shouldn't have to deal with people who casually toss out those "oh, that's just how it works in a marriage... excuse me, I mean school" type of nonsense—claiming it's somehow impossible for kids to follow epidemiological protocols because, well, kids are just... unpredictable or whatever.

I mean, I guess that’s how it should work. But instead, we have this one person acting like they're the boss of it all and actually bragging about forcing masks on them. That shouldn't be their job, I suppose. It's honestly kind of sad when people like that are working in schools.

Isn't that out of the teacher's hands?

Let’s look at it this way: there is an official mandate requiring masks in the school building. Now, Peter—who happens to be in seventh grade—is sitting right there in his desk without one. How exactly is the teacher supposed to handle that?

Nicholas King said:Isn't that out of the teacher's hands?

Let’s look at it this way: there is an official mandate requiring masks in the school building. Now, Peter—who happens to be in seventh grade—is sitting right there in his desk without one. How exactly is the teacher supposed to handle that?

Well, you mentioned earlier that it isn't really on the teacher, and I guess I agree with you there.

Hold on just a second.

Are you seriously taking my sentence literally? Like, actually, word-for-word???

So, I wrote "It isn't the teacher who forces kids under masks, rather, it’s the collective decision of the Task Force, medical science, and common sense—the very things you and your crowd seem so eager to cite," and your takeaway was that it’s somehow not the teacher's responsibility to ensure everyone in the classroom is wearing a mask?

Good grief.

BTW, you still haven't addressed what the teacher should actually do about Peter from 7th grade B.