1. I think it's good to think about necessary pandemic sacrifices in terms of the social contract -- which means some restitution is in order. School closures are absolutely necessary. But the burden for the closure falls on the young & poor.
2. The young & poor suffer from school closing in multiple ways: they are most vulnerable to disruption effect & denial of social services. And they are making this sacrifice largely on behalf of others (older people). So there should be compensation.
3. Compensation can take multiple forms: money for lost breakfast & lunch programs, money for childcare, money for connectivity & homeschooling (books). Money or lost income from parents having to stay at home. This is money they owed. They are sacrificing.
