1/6 Our children will remember this #coronsvirus lockdown very differently that the adults will. When I was 8 living in Lima, Peru during the time when the terrorist group called the Shinning Path decended onto the city
2/6 they began detonating bombs strategically (causing water and power outages) and cruelly (blowing up unwanted “capitalist” buildings) there was a full out lockdown and curfews set. We went about our houses with candlelight and tubs full of drinking water for weeks at a time.
3/6 my parents and older relatives obviously recount this as a trying time, yet when I discuss this with my contemporaries we all remember it much differently, almost with a sense of fondness. It was a time to be with your tribe exclusively.
4/6 It forced us to talk to each other & recount old stories. I learned my first tongue twister from my grandmother that I still remember today. We played card games and board games that we rarely played together anymore. My dad brought out his accordion! I didn’t know he played!
5/6 clearly my family did a good job of shielding me and my brothers from the worst of it but the moral of the story is that this #coronavirus will have a silver lining. It may bring your family closer together in unique ways and may provide lasting & happy memories for your kids
6/6 stay safe out there and if you end up at home, try your best to take advantage of the things you haven’t been able to do with your loved ones due to your 9-5 job and 1hr long commutes. Turn this period into a great adventure for you & your tribe. I promise it’ll be worth it.
