#COVID19 and kids: "This virus scares me. Some of my friends have gotten it. My grandmother got it and was really sick. I think we should all do what we can to stop this. I’m wearing my mask at school. Hope I can get the vaccine soon.” -- Jim, 14. (1/7)
Kids and #MaskMandates: "Coronavirus has hurt all of us. I hate missing school. All of us are wearing masks. Not sure when kids can get the vaccine. I hope it’s soon.” -- Lauren, 12
Kids and #vaccination: "My mom and dad think the virus is under control now. They keep telling me not to worry about it. They let me wear my mask but they don’t push it. I don’t think they’ve been vaccinated. I hope they will let me get the shot.” -- Mike, 15 (3/7)
High-school senior on the #pandemic: “Man, I want this to be over with so I can go to college and live life. Yes I’m wearing a mask. Most of my friends are too. My parents may not get the vaccine but I hope they will let me when I can.” -- Bill, 17 (4/7)
Kids and #publicsafety:“I wish I could be President for a week. I would make sure everyone gets the shot and wears a mask. We have to wear seatbelts everyday. What’s the difference?” -- Trip, 14 (5/7)
Kids and #community: “We all have to do our part to beat this virus—kids included. We don’t talk about it much at home but my friends and I do. We are all scared.” Helen, 13 (6/7)
“Our youth seem to be adept at separating out accurate information from distorted misinformation. They have great ideas, valid opinions, & more knowledge than many adults. They are far less influenced by self-serving politics.” Psychologist @ABlotcky (7/7) thedailyedge.substack.com/p/children-get…
Texas and Florida see rise in child hospitalizations due to coronavirus as battles over student masking continue. #DeathSantis #AbbottHatesChildren independent.co.uk/news/world/ame…
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