Child care in the age of Covid

CajunInVA said

I get and agree with what you're saying. Probably part of the stress between the wife and I. I'm not saying you can't break a kid, but my wife is freaking out because they've had five or six different babysitters over the last year. I think she's confusing her stress with the matter for theirs. They don't really care that much, and on some level I'm not concerned either. It's an adventure for them during a very boring time. For her, the uncertainty is really, really tough.

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I’ve seen a lot of stress in people. A lot of abuse, and behavior which normally wouldn’t be there. I’ve also taught 24 years. Everyone is paused and killing time. In the end what is important. You, your wife and your kids. School will come back in and your kids will be fine in the long run. I honestly think kids will come out ahead as they will become better problem solvers, critical thinkers and more creative with the challenges they are facing. In my professional opinion, and in the opinion of my two millennial college graduate kids of my own, I really think this has the potential to completely upend public school as we know it.
But, that’s beside the point. Remember what’s important and all good feelings your way and to anyone else struggling now.