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Navigating the challenges of parenting can be tough, especially when your child feels isolated. This week, we focus on a concern that many families might be facing: how to support a child who feels alone for wearing a mask during school.
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My daughter just began third grade after not attending school in person since first grade. After just one week, she’s already expressing her dislike for school because she believes she’s the only student in her class wearing a mask. While she’s been comfortable wearing a mask for over a year, it’s the fact that she is the only one doing so that seems to bother her. She mentioned that the teacher wears a mask, but none of her classmates do, and a few have even teased her about it. Although she doesn’t want me to get involved, my heart breaks for her. She has also expressed that she wishes she didn’t have to wear it, and I can sense her frustration. What should I do?
This issue is likely to be a prevalent one for many kids and parents this year. With state governors leaving mask mandates up to schools, and those schools passing the responsibility to parents, it’s creating a difficult environment. It’s disheartening, especially after so many families made significant sacrifices last year only to see a lack of safety measures this year amidst the ongoing pandemic.
Although your daughter may not want you to step in, it could be helpful to find out if there are any students in other third-grade classes who are also wearing masks. If so, perhaps you could explore the option of her switching to a classroom with those children. Just having one or two peers who are similarly cautious could provide her with some much-needed support.
If a class switch isn’t feasible, the best approach is to consistently encourage her and reassure her that wearing a mask is still one of the safest ways to stay healthy in school. If so many kids are not wearing masks, it’s likely that their education will face interruptions from COVID-related closures and quarantines. Hopefully, her school will reconsider its mask policy, but if not, she may have to endure this situation throughout the school year.
After some time, her classmates may become indifferent to the mask issue, or their attention may shift elsewhere. If your daughter continues to struggle with this, consider finding a child therapist, if it’s within your means. They can provide her with coping strategies and validation, which could ease the tension at home. Additionally, you might want to contact the school about possibly revising their mask policy—there are plenty of resources available to help you with that.
Good luck, and remember that you’re not alone in this. Give your daughter a hug from me! For more insight on parenting challenges, check out this other blog post.
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Summary:
A concerned parent is seeking advice on how to support her daughter, who feels isolated for being the only child in her third-grade class wearing a mask. Given the current climate around mask-wearing in schools, the parent grapples with the best approach to encourage her child while considering her feelings and the potential for bullying. Suggestions include exploring class-switching options, providing reassurance, and seeking professional help if necessary.
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