Family who are anti vax

amother

Mon, Jun 07 2021, 4:37 am

Thank you. And if there are children involved in either family, who obviously can’t yet be vaccinated, how would you play it out then?

It’s also a matter of being upset at their misguided choices. Sadly.

Success10

Mon, Jun 07 2021, 4:50 am

I'm guessing the rift runs deeper than just vaccines. And it could be for good reason, too.

But if you are in Israel, then Covid is not really a reason to keep the kids from playing with each other. There is basically no more Coronavirus in Israel.

We have family that doesn't keep Shabbos. We don't agree with their choices and we try to maintain a good relationship regardless, and not bring up touchy subjects. But, again, if there are deeper issues that make you want to avoid them, then I can't blame you for wanting to do so.

#BestBubby

Mon, Jun 07 2021, 5:32 am

DrMom wrote:

I'd only be very concerned if I had kids who were too young to get vaccinated or if I was super high-risk.

Childrens risk from Covid id LESS then from seasonal flu. No need to avoid unvaccinated.

amother

Watermelon

Mon, Jun 07 2021, 5:41 am

amother [ OP ] wrote:

It's sounds like this is more of the issue. And it sounds like you already know what you want to do.

amother

Rainbow

Mon, Jun 07 2021, 6:07 am

#BestBubby wrote:

Childrens risk from Covid id LESS then from seasonal flu. No need to avoid unvaccinated.

I'm so happy to hear this after 4 nerve-wracking days watching my baby throw up any liquid I gave her while debating if it was safe to take her to the ER during the height of it last year. BH we made it through ok, but I wouldn't voluntary expose a child to that experience.

Teomima

Mon, Jun 07 2021, 6:19 am

Thankfully this isn't an issue since our entire family, immediate and extended, has had enough common sense to get vaccinated (everyone was also very careful all through covid and no one got sick). But since I have children who are still too young to be vaccinated, were we to have unvaccinated family members we would only socialize outdoors, maintaining SD standards as much as possible.

#BestBubby

Mon, Jun 07 2021, 6:21 am

amother [ Rainbow ] wrote:

You think being around healthy family members with no symptoms is same as being in a hospital full of MANY deadly germs????

Do your children ride in cars?
Thats hypocritical. Thats a million times riskier than socializing with unvaxxed family.

And of course you dont allow your children to go swimming boating or ride bikes. Right?

amother

Rainbow

Mon, Jun 07 2021, 6:37 am

#BestBubby wrote:

I was commenting on covid not being dangerous for kids. I also insist anyone around my babies is vaccinated for flu and whooping cough.

amother

Mon, Jun 07 2021, 7:50 am

Success10 wrote:

Thankfully there is nothing really more we disagree on. Misguided in that they only look into one side and believe that without exploring the other side of the argument at all. Like nothing. They won’t read literature from or talk to anyone who has any medical knowledge regarding this vaccine. They literally only follow conspiracy theories. And to be honest it’s frustrating and upsetting. They can’t say they have looked into it properly without looking at both sides.

I’m not in israel, cases are low where I am, but I still worry. For their health and that of my unvaccinated children for the most part. It’s just how much do I have to worry for my children- probably not much, but I don’t know.

amother

Brown

Mon, Jun 07 2021, 8:09 am

amother [ Rainbow ] wrote:

I was commenting on covid not being dangerous for kids. I also insist anyone around my babies is vaccinated for flu and whooping cough.

Do you not take your babies into public places such as stores, parks, shul etc...? How else could you guarantee your baby isn't around people who are not vaccinated for flu and whooping cough?

amother

Watermelon

Mon, Jun 07 2021, 8:11 am

amother [ OP ] wrote:

Whether or not they want to educate themselves on the vaccine is not really in your realm of control.

You have to decide. Do you trust that being vaccinated protects YOU from getting sick? Do you know realistically and practically what the risks are for YOUR unvaccinated children? And do you feel that maintaining a relationship or alienating your children from family is worth those given risks?

It's really not about them.

amother

Mayflower

Mon, Jun 07 2021, 8:14 am

Teomima wrote:

So whoever made the decision not to take the covid vaccine does not have common sense?
Oh god, what has become of people? Why can't others make their own choices without being degraded for it?

Success10

Mon, Jun 07 2021, 8:15 am

amother [ OP ] wrote:

Some people have to davka show they are smarter than the system. I'm not saying that's the case with all anti-vaxxers, but if someone is constantly chasing conspiracy theories, that might be a safe bet. Either way, you need to accept that you are not in control and take them for who they are, and avoid certain topics of conversation.

amother

Mon, Jun 07 2021, 8:17 am

amother [ Watermelon ] wrote:

Thank you for your perspective. No I can’t control them- and I’m not trying to, but just unsure how to be around them.

Yes I trust that the vaccine will prevent serious illness and death. But can I face 10 days of quarantine should we have been around them and then they test positive? No. Whilst cases here are low, and hopefully they will stay that way, there isn’t too much concern. But I am frustrated with them at their outlook and I think that’s making me want to stay away. Is it worth it? Probably not.