I don’t like putting a mask on my child. UPDATE!!

Update- thank you everyone for your support, I didn’t even realize people thought like me.

Narwhals- thank you so so much for the suggestion, I actually do think something like that would work for my son, and at least I could see if there’s stuff stuck to the mask if he sneezes. I actually just ordered one, hopefully if it works I can enroll him back in school. I think he wouldn’t mind it, it looks less restrictive. Thank you again.

Mom4- I did pull him out of preschool. As I stated in my post, I live in a place that is VERY PRO MASK, going out without a mask is NOT something accepted or done here, so I thought it was obvious that meant we didn’t go anywhere without a mask, and stayed home. Clearly reading comprehension is lacking here

I know this is a very controversial statement, and I expect to get a lot of shit for it, but I really need to talk about this, and I am hoping someone else who feels this way can agree with me, although I know on this app, it’s very unlikely.

My son is newly three and I absolutely hate that he needs to wear a mask to go to daycare, preschool, or the library. I also have a daughter who is turning 2 next month and she will also have to wear a mask.

I think if my son gave less resistance about wearing the mask I would be ok with it. He hates it, and he cries when he puts it on. From the ages 2-2.5 he would not wear it at all. Closer to 3 I finally was able to get him to wear it, but he’s so unhappy with it. He will wear it for a short time, pull it down, we pull it back up, and he cries. He does this at preschool also.

He doesn’t understand the concept of it. I am hoping now that he’s 3 maybe he will understand better, but he just does not get it. I explain it’s to keep other people safe, and he just doesn’t care. I read on this app all the time that people’s young children wear the mask and understand it no problem, and I wish my son could be like that, but he doesn’t.

I picked him up from preschool last week and his mask had snot in it from sneezing in it. I took him out and started working remote. I was so torn, but the fact that he is so sad when he wears his mask and he was walking around with snot in it for however long made me so sad. I wish the age was a bit older, like maybe even 5 and up. I just feel like 2 is so young.

Now before everyone jumps down my throat- I really really hate that I feel this way. I wish I didn’t. I live in a very blue state- in a very liberal county, with a very liberal friend group. My social circle would definitely judge me hard if they knew I felt this way, so I feel kind of alone in my thoughts. I personally don’t know anyone who is anti mask, and there’s a huge stigma where I live that if you are anti mask, you are stupid ignorant, selfish, a piece of shit. Not wearing a mask is just not something we do around here. And I am not anti-mask at all. Even after getting the vaccine I still continue to wear my mask- I just wish the mandate did not include toddlers

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Ch

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We only require makes from 12yrs in Australia. Thank God.

Ch

Ch • Oct 5, 2021
Masks*

Am

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Anti mask is just that being AGAINST masks. 'Freedom' fighters as I like to dubb them🤷🏼‍♀️ Refusing to wear a mask as a political statement because you don't believe covid exists and that in infringes on rights is not the same as being frustrated that your kid refuses to wear one. You are entitled to feel frustrated and stressed about it. I'm pro mask and would not confront a parent for not making their 3 year old wear a mask after they throw a tantrum about wearing it. 3 year olds are not adults who know better. I wouldn't put you in that same group of those who straight up are against masks for that reason.

Da

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I’ll always put one on my child , A 4 year old died of COVID , So if I can at least slightly prevent then I’ll most def will

Da

Daisy • Oct 6, 2021
Not once did I mention about what she’s doing I’m talking about what I do with MY DAUGHTER

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Stevi • Oct 6, 2021
This mom wasn’t making a bad decision. She literally pulled him out and started working at home to keep him from covid. It’s not her fault the child is having a hard time with the mask

Da

Daisy • Oct 5, 2021
Me too !! And Omg that is so heartbreaking , Adults make the bad decisions and the children are the ones that suffer

Ke

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Fuck masks on toddlers. Absolutely ridiculous. And those who think they’re PREVENTING their child from getting sick, you’re silly.

ka

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My child will never be forced to wear a mask 🤷🏻‍♀️ hes 2 1/2 and I would never make him keep a mask on. His preschool doesn’t require it and we don’t have a state mandate. I HATE that these babies have to wear mask.

As

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Thankfully Massachusetts changed the requirement for 5 and up. No way would I have gotten my almost 2 year old to wear one

Na

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Have you tried using those toddler hats that have the face shields attached? Maybe he would be more open to that

J

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I make my daughter wear her mask and it doesn’t seem to bother her at all. I think it’s probably necessary but I truly worry about the lasting impacts it will have on young children. This is such an important time for them to learn about social cues, communication and body language and not being able to see people’s full faces and ranges of emotion is not healthy developmentally. It can be confusing, scary and intimidating for them. I know it’s just the norm now and we must adapt but I still worry.

Ms

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I agree with you completely! My 3yr old keeps it on but only for so long. I have started avoiding places that require the little one to wear there mask for extended time. It’s just rough on both the parent and the kid. I understand why it’s in place but I hate forcing my toddler to comply for a long time.

L

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Adults fail at following mask guidelines, which is why we are still here to begin with 🤷‍♀️. Young children, under the age of 5, shouldn’t be expected to wear them, until they can understand why and how to wear them correctly. I applaud you for pulling your child out instead of making in the daycares problem. You’re a good mama.