I think it’s a safety net for many people who were anxious or self conscious to begin with.
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I can see that. But every of their friends took it off already...
I know. I don’t understand it either. Our son is in preschool with a boy who still wears a mask and his mom wears it everyday for pickup and drop off. Shes honest and has said that she is still extremely anxious. I’m not sure what would make her feel comfortable at this point?
You know it’s not such a bad thing. This has changed people all over the world and if that is the worst thing that she does then it’s ok.
As with all things, this will pass and in time people will forget. But it will take time, and from our perspective understanding and patience with them.
I’m not one to judge, and she’s a friend so we support her as best as we can, but it does have ramifications and consequences for her children’s learning and ability to socialize with his friends.
I agree. I have compassion for them, not judging.
But I don't think we should just let them be. It's the same as when we see people do anything unhealthy for themselves, we should say something.
For some time I liked people Not seeing my face. I felt unseen and I kinda liked that. Introverts like my self may have a hard time giving up the ability to somewhat hide in public. At this point it had nothing to do with Covid and became apart of clothing like an accessory.
It took longer than I expected to feel comfortable removing the mask. I did and don’t regret it because seeing people and myself smile again gives me hope in humanity.
I agree and that’s why we talk to her about it.
Did she say what she's anxious about?
I feel it's something that needed to be broken down into pieces so she can see she's being illogical because the math is there.
She’s anxious about getting COVID and her kids getting it. With her form of anxiety logical/rational presentation of the math doesn’t seem to have a positive effect. She understands but just can’t get past it.