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amother

Sun, May 10 2020, 5:42 pm

We’ve been pretty careful with SD. I’m wondering if it’s ok to let my ten year old go biking with her friend if they keep a distance between them. She hasn’t seen her friends (other than virtually) in two months.
For those who are following SD rules, what are your thoughts?

amother

Blush

Sun, May 10 2020, 5:45 pm

has your child been out bike riding?

do you live somewhere s/he can do this with plenty of distance between other riders (and cars) as well?

if yes then id say ok with masks and a parent or two (if doable and fun) in the back to ensure SD -- it is very easy for kids bike riding to get too close inadvertently

if no, then another more stationary activity SD enabled so they could get together would be best

amother

Sun, May 10 2020, 5:47 pm

amother [ Blush ] wrote:

You think a mask is needed?

amother

Navy

Sun, May 10 2020, 5:49 pm

Yes totally ok

southernbubby

Sun, May 10 2020, 5:52 pm

amother [ OP ] wrote:

You think a mask is needed?

I would provide her with one. There are kids in the NY area who got really sick from COVID and 3 of them died. Why take chances?

amother

Sun, May 10 2020, 5:54 pm

southernbubby wrote:

I would provide her with one. There are kids in the NY area who got really sick from COVID and 3 of them died. Why take chances?

Well she refuses to wear one, so if I tell her she has to, she’ll choose not to go.

amother

Plum

Sun, May 10 2020, 6:08 pm

I don’t see a problem with it.
It’s impossible to be too close while actually riding a bike. And if there aren’t tons of people around (which you can’t bike through anyway) then there’s no real need for a mask.
Unless you’re in NY and it’s required.

amother

Papaya

Sun, May 10 2020, 6:10 pm

In New York they are stopping kids as well if no masks, but now they are handing them out instead of summons.

ra_mom

Sun, May 10 2020, 6:10 pm

A mask is important. Some kids are sick and symptoms coming out late.

Rachel Shira

Sun, May 10 2020, 6:32 pm

I would allow it with a mask for sure.

flowerpower

Sun, May 10 2020, 6:35 pm

Yes. She can go biking with a mask.

amother

Wine

Sun, May 10 2020, 6:55 pm

amother [ OP ] wrote:

I allowed my 11 yr old to do this last week, despite how nervous I am due to underlying conditions in the house. He has demonstrated responsibility in the past and agreed to wear mask and gloves throughout, and not get too close to his friend.

It made a huge difference. His mood improved and he feels less isolated now.

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