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30. We were discussing child abuse and neglect,

Reply to LizBeth (Reply #23)

Sun Jul 26, 2020, 05:59 PM

Jul 2020

and if staying home from school would increase instances of either, not adult DV.

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My heart just broke. [View all] KentuckyWoman Jul 2020 OP

I was wondering about this, and how New Zealand handled it... OneGrassRoot Jul 2020 #1

If police can stop cars to see if the driver is drunk, I can't see why we can't have roadside Mr.Bill Jul 2020 #10

No to the roadside checks, thanks. ZZenith Jul 2020 #18

Oh goodness, the stress that would add to Black and Brown families... OneGrassRoot Jul 2020 #24

That's a very good point. I know the poster meant well with that suggestion, but I'm afraid the totodeinhere Jul 2020 #26

Not only people of color... 47of74 Jul 2020 #29

A nation that cares about it's citizens. I'd love to experience that one day. Native Jul 2020 #22

The government asked neighbours to look out for each other meadowlander Jul 2020 #34

It's true There are kids who lose a lifeline on no school days. elleng Jul 2020 #2

It takes a village... Wounded Bear Jul 2020 #3

+100 Duppers Jul 2020 #7

Yes. And violence increases also. These are issue. We have had plenty of time to address them. LizBeth Jul 2020 #4

Excellent points, LizBeth. brer cat Jul 2020 #6

What I was seeing in May, I was thinking, get this and get onto how to prepare for fall. LizBeth Jul 2020 #8

There is little evidence that violence increases Phoenix61 Jul 2020 #20

Domestic Violence Reports On The Rise During Coronavirus Stay-At-Home Orders LizBeth Jul 2020 #23

We were discussing child abuse and neglect, Phoenix61 Jul 2020 #30

I wasn't specific but betcha if there is increase domestic violence it goes to the level of kids. LizBeth Jul 2020 #33

Absolutely agree that witnessing DV is horrible Phoenix61 Jul 2020 #37

When I did my student teaching there was a boy who always wore his Jacket even on hot kimbutgar Jul 2020 #5

Children who enter school with bruises fall immediately under mandatory reporter laws. All ancianita Jul 2020 #21

I know about mandated reporting kimbutgar Jul 2020 #31

I wasn't implying that you didn't know. ancianita Jul 2020 #38

I agree this stuff happens, but until the covid breakout is iluvtennis Jul 2020 #9

That's why those who can stay home and Bettie Jul 2020 #11

Eyes and teeth, too WilliamPlanke Jul 2020 #12

Without going into detail, I had the opportunity Mr.Bill Jul 2020 #13

Visiting nurses/teachers/counselors? duhneece Jul 2020 #14

That's a good idea! AwakeAtLast Jul 2020 #40

This worries me so much. yardwork Jul 2020 #15

Unfortunately, kids are going to fall behind in a lot of ways. There is no Hoyt Jul 2020 #16

If the US government can send DHS troops to Portland, Chicago, and Arizona to "help" with japple Jul 2020 #17

We have to face it. This cohort of kids will be behind in their learning... brush Jul 2020 #19

We should not reopen schools if doing so would cause a spike in covid-19 cases. totodeinhere Jul 2020 #25

That is heartbreaking mcar Jul 2020 #27

or we can send them back to school where they can get sick or bring the virus TeamPooka Jul 2020 #28

I don't agree with you at all. KentuckyWoman Jul 2020 #35

Greatest country in the world! A HERETIC I AM Jul 2020 #32

Were they ever in school in the first place? GoCubsGo Jul 2020 #36

I think they should have a place to drop off kids JI7 Jul 2020 #39

3 cities kept schools open during the 1918 pandemic. Experts say 2020 is different. MyMission Jul 2020 #41