The dangerous and long term mental health consequences of not re-opening schools (opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/23/2020 - 5:29pm
I am a desperate parent trying to find help. I’m a scared parent wanting to start an open & constructive conversation about our schools in the fall. My public comments have been silenced or not acknowledged. I’m not alone, I’m in the majority & we should have the choice to choose what’s right for our kids.
I think GOV SISOLAK should at least, give us, NEVADA parents & teachers, the CHOICE on whether we want our kids to return or not return to school full time. It should be OUR choice and decision.
Their mental health should be an equally important consideration. According to The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), American Federation of Teachers (AFT), National Education Association (NEA), AASA & the CDC explained that the consequences from isolation will last a lot longer & the ramifications much more damaging long term.
The advice from pediatricians and the science overwhelmingly show that we should send our children back to school with the new safety guidelines. Children are the least vulnerable and now we know that children aren’t spreading it to parents, teachers or each other. Proven in schools that never closed down, even for 1 day.
I cannot teach or instruct her because I have to work, I’m a single parent and the only provider/caregiver. It’s not healthy for any child to be isolated at home ALONE while trying to learn. Even for 3 days a week.
If some teachers are at higher risk & don’t feel safe under new guidelines then have teachers use ZOOM to instruct the students in their classrooms at the schools with teacher assistants or aides not at risk. Those types of adjustments & accommodations aren’t unreasonable considering all the new safety guidelines. There will be exceptions, however they aren’t the 89.6% of NV students that don’t have special needs. This will also ensure the special needs students that need those resources, get them. Which will help to prevent those children from falling through the cracks if resources are spread too thin or if they’re re-directed.
I’m only asking that you GIVE PARENTS & GUARDIANS THE CHOICE TO DECIDE WHAT THEY THINK IS BEST FOR THEIR CHILDREN.
Michelle Kaifesh
Carson City NV Parent
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