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PJMcK

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4. Younger children's education was one of the biggest problems even before the Covid-19 crisis

Reply to HotTeaBag (Reply #2)

Wed Jul 8, 2020, 04:15 PM

Jul 2020

Generally, younger children have younger parents who need to work in place of daily child care. Throw in the crisis and parents are screwed in several ways.

The really bigger problem we face is the one you point out about the socialization the kids are missing. Human interactions are critical to learning how to be a member of society.

My best wishes to you for your kids, HotTeaBag!

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Here's a thought experiment regarding schools [View all] PJMcK Jul 2020 OP

Interesting Sherman A1 Jul 2020 #1

Good point regarding the costs shifting PJMcK Jul 2020 #3

Even with a vaccine Sherman A1 Jul 2020 #6

That would be a great alternative, but my oldest is just entering Kindergarten HotTeaBag Jul 2020 #2

Younger children's education was one of the biggest problems even before the Covid-19 crisis PJMcK Jul 2020 #4

Yes, we are indeed experiencing the Covid Kid Crisis. HotTeaBag Jul 2020 #5

While this kind of high quality home schooling is wonderful, PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2020 #7

You're absolutely correct PJMcK Jul 2020 #8