Why some schools aren't shutting down
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (340216)
Rockingham, Australia
March 29, 2020 6:49pm CST
Most people would agree that it seems sensible for schools to shut down until COVID-19 is brought under control. I hadn’t considered that some children are safer at school than at home. What a terrible indictment on our society.
However, in times like these, vulnerable families face increasing incidences of domestic violence. Financial stress and loss of employment lead to increased anger and violent outbursts. In the UK, schools meeting certain criteria are being kept open. These include having students in child protection, having a social worker and having education, health and care plans.
In Australia, the Federal Government has provided nearly three quarters of a billion dollars in extra funding for mental health services. And another thing I didn’t know, Australian statistics show that suicide is the leading cause of death amongst children and young people and that 10 children are admitted to hospital every day for self-harming.
Society seems to be on a very slippery slope at the moment.
Here is the link to the news article:
Photo of some high school children at school in Nepal.
Calls for schools to stay open for vulnerable kids, even through a wider lockdown.
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
30 Mar 20
What a sad commentary that is on our world.
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@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Mar 20
I thought so too. One lass said she would spend as long as she could in the library before going home to her grandparents' house.
. It is difficult . . . school is a safer place than at home for so many, yet a school setting is not safer in regards to a virus spread.@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Mar 20
I guess while there is not too many of them they can keep them safe. I hope so.
@LadyDuck (471459)
• Switzerland
30 Mar 20
@JudyEv All schools are closed here, I think that the children of those doing essential works must be cared from some members of the family. I have to say that here most married women with kids do not work, so that was not a major problem.
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@wolfgirl569 (106397)
• Marion, Ohio
30 Mar 20
Its sad that some are safer staying in school,
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@rsa101 (38166)
• Philippines
30 Mar 20
Looks like depression is also on the rise in my place too. My sone has it and we were just lucky to have it consulted and prevented it to go further and deteriorate. He is okay now after having him under therapy. I do not know if the school system is becoming more restrictive and demanding from the learners or what it is that is troubling them. I think to be able to have a successful quarantine and isolation schools should be stopped so that movement of people infected or carrier will have limited capability to infect others.
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@LeaPea2417 (37355)
• Toccoa, Georgia
30 Mar 20
Wow, I really hadn't thought about that.
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@valmnz (17097)
• New Zealand
3 Apr 20
Our schools have been closed for over a week now. In my part of the city it's great seeing parents out walking and cycling with their children daily, teaching them road rules and respect for other pedestrians. My heart sings when I see this.
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@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Apr 20
There is the potential for so much good to come out of this really. Parents having time to do this sort of stuff. Stuck out here - which we love - we have no chance to see what's happening in the towns but I hope some are making the most of it.
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@JESSY3236 (19942)
• United States
31 Mar 20
That makes sense. Our schools are closed.
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@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Mar 20
I'm sure they are taking all the steps necessary to keep the children and teachers safe. The alternative could be worse.
@RebeccasFarm (89873)
• Arvada, Colorado
30 Mar 20
Glad then they are staying open
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@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
31 Mar 20
Yes and no doubt they are getting regular meals at school too.
@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
30 Mar 20
We worry about some of the students here also.
Because so many get their meals at school, will they be fed at home?
Near us there are some school buses with food for children. However, some parents don't go to get what is offered.
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@JudyEv (340216)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Mar 20
And that's another things. Surely parents should be responsible for feeding children but I guess for the poor and those with dysfunctional families meals don't come easily.
@yoalldudes (35037)
• Philippines
31 Mar 20
Having depression myself I can totally understand this. I am older and have built coping mechanisms but these kids are very fragile.
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