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Post by Mecca on Dec 31, 2020 17:17:58 GMT -5
So my wife and I feel pretty awful this week, fatigue, intermittent headaches, muscle aches etc..we got tested for rona yesterday won't get the results till likely Saturday.
The issue is my teenage children really don't seem to care. My son is 18 and is refusing to even acknowledge we might have rona. Saying he's still going to work, going to hang out with friends for new years and any conversation about how irresponsible this is, is met with arguing and a bad attitude.
Our other daughter does the same thinking she should still see friends.
The daughter that moved out is mad we won't babysit right now.
It's like WTF are we supposed to do? It's like they want to ignore it and do whatever they want and it's pissing me off.
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Post by Natural Born Farmer on Dec 31, 2020 17:19:17 GMT -5
Tell them to quit acting like a bunch of immature dicks and treat this as a serious situation?
Not a parent, but I imagine a big part of how successful one is at it is their ability recognize what is a big deal and their willingness to be the bad guy in the face of it.
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Post by Mecca on Dec 31, 2020 17:22:23 GMT -5
Tell them to quit acting like a bunch of immature dicks and treat this as a serious situation? Not a parent, but I imagine a big part of how successful one is at it is their ability recognize what is a big deal and their willingness to be the bad guy in the face of it. I did that, they just get mad and say they'll do whatever they want, or be my son and say I ruined his social life. |
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Post by Limity (BLM) on Dec 31, 2020 18:33:02 GMT -5
Tell them to quit acting like a bunch of immature dicks and treat this as a serious situation? Not a parent, but I imagine a big part of how successful one is at it is their ability recognize what is a big deal and their willingness to be the bad guy in the face of it. I did that, they just get mad and say they'll do whatever they want, or be my son and say I ruined his social life. So? They're young and dumb, they're supposed to think that. |
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Post by edgestar on Dec 31, 2020 20:04:20 GMT -5
If you do have it, and I hope you don't.. your kids are gonna be even more mad, when they get sick, and "you didn't warn them".
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Post by Dr. T is an alien on Dec 31, 2020 22:22:00 GMT -5
Your kids have been complete and utter asshats throughout this whole thing. As a parent who knows a thing or two about having an asshat stepkid, I can sympathize. If I recall correctly, they have no regards for your opinion but I don't remember if the wife exerts any control of the situation.
Is the boyfriend still part of the situation? Might he be of any help? It sounded like he might not have had his head as firmly up his own ass as the other kids.
Is there a grandparent that the kids have any regards for?
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Post by Heartbreaker on Dec 31, 2020 23:08:36 GMT -5
Just put your foot right up their asses.
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Post by GuyOfOwnage on Jan 1, 2021 1:45:15 GMT -5
Tell them to quit acting like a bunch of immature dicks and treat this as a serious situation? Not a parent, but I imagine a big part of how successful one is at it is their ability recognize what is a big deal and their willingness to be the bad guy in the face of it. I did that, they just get mad and say they'll do whatever they want, or be my son and say I ruined his social life. Boo f***ing hoo, he's 18, has his whole life ahead of him, and it's not the end of the world if he can't hang out with his friends. Man, I hope I wasn't that obnoxious when I was his age. |
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Post by greyfmdan on Jan 1, 2021 2:37:23 GMT -5
You know better than I do about all the personality dynamics at play, so this may or may not be good advice. But as far as your son’s job, is it a deal where you could contact his employer and let them know that his family is under quarantine for Covid symptoms? Possibly contacting them anonymously? Under normal circumstances I think a parent would be out of their business to do that sort of thing; but this is a public health emergency, and the employer should appreciate knowing to keep an employee who’s potentially been exposed away from work for a few days.
As for hanging with their friends, you’re the parent, and as long as they’re under your roof, you get to make the call. But I do understand getting fed up with the attitude.
So I’ll say the same kind of thing I said above: Could you contact the friends’ parents & let them know what’s going on, especially if you have good relationships with them? They should appreciate knowing that you’re trying to keep their kids from getting exposed. And if they’re effectively Covid deniers who aren’t worried about exposure, it’s not your fault if their kids bring it in on them. Again, I don’t know for sure if it would be the best move, in light of the personality dynamics, but it might be something to consider.
In any case, I hope for the best for you, & that you & your wife feel well soon.
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Post by Feyrhausen on Jan 1, 2021 11:54:26 GMT -5
Without knowing your entire family situation I would agree with the above. I would contact anyone that has contact with you and your family and warn them of the potential for infection. If this upsets the kids then too bad. You are showing more concern for their friends and coworkers than they are.
I would also tell them your house is being locked down. If they leave then they better have a place to stay until your quarantine is over.
Again just my thoughts based on no knowledge of the situation apart from your post.
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