Would you let your child participate in a live nativity?

[MSWR0319]

DS's 4H group is having a drive-by live nativity in a few weeks. They are requiring masks for all participants, it's outside, they're 6 feet apart. I "think" it's about as safe as it can get, but I'm still questioning if I should let DS participate. I just worry that it's not the most responsible thing to do since they're telling people to not gather, etc. Then part of me thinks it's will be a good moral booster for people since they don't actually interact with many and are just driving through to look at the kids and animals. Thoughts? Would you let your child participate?

[SnuggleBuggles]

How long does it last?

[georgiegirl]

If it’s drive by and the kids are truly 6 feet apart and wearing masks (and outdoors), I think it’s fine.


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

[hbridge]

If you trust the 4-H group I would think it would be okay. We are extremely careful, but have allowed DC to participate in a few socially distance activities outside!

[Liziz]

Last month, my answer would have been definitely. This month, I'm a little concerned about how non-seriously people around me are taking Thanksgiving (huge gatherings and travel, etc) and am worried about the fall-out in the coming weeks -- super high numbers in my area would make me uncomfortable.

As long as numbers aren't out of control in your area, the thing I'd consider is: Is the 4H group truly committed to social distancing and masks or are they just going through the motions? As long as they are going to truly follow the rules, then I'd be okay with my child participating. However, if I felt the organizers weren't truly committed to following the rules, I would be sad but keep my child out. I see way too many times where we're told it will be a safe activity, but then leaders don't enforce keeping masks on (and appropriately covering both nose and mouth), or aren't up to the (not insignificant) challenge of keeping a group of socially isolated, excited to see each other children all 6 feet apart.

[gatorsmom]

If it’s drive by and the kids are truly 6 feet apart and wearing masks (and outdoors), I think it’s fine.


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

ITA. Most outdoor activities seem to be ok. I’d let my kids do that. And it will probably be inspirational to a lot of sad, lonely people.

[fauve01]

Would you let your child participate?

absolutely not.

[WitMom]

Yes. Outside, socially distanced and wearing masks- not at all a concern to me.

[KpbS]

Yes. Outside, socially distanced and wearing masks- not at all a concern to me.

ITA. Yes, I think it's a great thing for him to participate in and gives some normalcy to the year/season.

[AnnieW625]

Outside, all masked, and a drive through for an hour or two would be okay with me. I would not be okay with it being a walking event.

I get that this pandemic sucks, but I agree with the potential for moral boosting and there are times that we really need to move on.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk