May 23: ‘We sent our children back to school.’ Readers debate: Should schools in Canada be open or closed? Plus other letters to the editor GlobeDebate
: We sent our children back to school. We’re confident in our decision. The statistics we read, about something grave happening to them, reassured us. Frankly, we’re more worried about the kids hurting themselves playing outside.
Our No. 1 worry was what the environment would be like with all the protocols. Would it be miserable and unfriendly? In reality: The kids haven’t had one negative comment. They’re thrilled to be back.Other parents can say it’s too soon and choose to stay put. We chose to move forward. It takes one person to lead a group, to leap off the cliff into the water below. We’re a little apprehensive and, like everyone else, we don’t know what will happen. But we’re not afraid.
Kids should be able to learn, especially those from disadvantaged neighbourhoods where access to private resources is limited, and parents are more likely to be under duress.
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