Sadly, on a wider societal level I don’t feel that lessons have been learned. A lot of people of all ages have been left behind and I don’t think we’ve even begun to properly acknowledge or address the mental health impact on so many (not least NHS workers). There was a real opportunity for positive change and greater community care that has, I fear, been missed.
One memory is gathering the crew to wipe down the delivered groceries with bleach. Blech.
Lesson learned? I confirmed that my daughter and I are both die hard introverts. We were hardly affected in many ways. The isolation didn't bother us and we were already used to ordering online due to my disabilities. She was in high school and was more successful in her virtual classes than she ever could be with in-person classes (her regular curriculum was an independent study program).
It is heartbreaking to talk to my friends with young children and my teacher friends. The impact of the isolation on the young was huge. Especially for the preschoolers who were naturally in the phase of learning about social norms and how to conduct oneself with others. There are a few years of youngsters not knowing how to conduct themselves in school or how school works. They missed some very essential learning and the ramifications will continue to be felt throughout their lives.
High schoolers also missed out on essential learning that they will either do without or have to make up for at some later date. College is tougher for these kids and many of my friends' kids are opting out to try real work experience instead. I see a small sample of this, but I must assume that what I am seeing is also happening elsewhere. What does that mean for society when these kids are supposed to become the next generation of leaders?
Throughout the height of the danger and the masking and what not I didn't contract Covid, even though my son, who lives with me, had it 3 or 4 times. Then, last month I got it for the first time. No idea how I got it, but boy was it a doozy. Short, but gnarly.
Thanks Cheryl I agree with you over young people. It is such a big subject I didn’t think I could do it justice. We MUST learn lessons on how we ensure education continues. This can apply even now to young people who are ill and need to learn virtually. But I suspect it’ll all just be forgotten about … rant over. Xxx
Thank you Paula, It is so sad that we are forgetting the good, and the bad lessons we learnt. I couldn’t agree more the ramifications will continue to be felt. The attitude is almost forget it all ever happened. Xxx
Sorry Jo, I hate to be the big ol' grey raincloud in the comments section here, but my biggest takeaway from covid is how even the most obvious threats and dangers to humanity can be weaponized and leveraged as a bizarre tool to create division. If something bigger than covid ever rolls around, I don't have much faith left in human beings to band together and see themselves safely through to the other side.
Thanks, Jo! I think deep inside I am still traumatized from Covid. The good is that I learned how strong I am. The bad lesson is how politics and misinformation can divide people, even family.
The best thing I learned was to enjoy quiet time and space whenever it's available. And the other best thing I learned was to always live in gratitude!
Sadly, on a wider societal level I don’t feel that lessons have been learned. A lot of people of all ages have been left behind and I don’t think we’ve even begun to properly acknowledge or address the mental health impact on so many (not least NHS workers). There was a real opportunity for positive change and greater community care that has, I fear, been missed.
One memory is gathering the crew to wipe down the delivered groceries with bleach. Blech.
Lesson learned? I confirmed that my daughter and I are both die hard introverts. We were hardly affected in many ways. The isolation didn't bother us and we were already used to ordering online due to my disabilities. She was in high school and was more successful in her virtual classes than she ever could be with in-person classes (her regular curriculum was an independent study program).
It is heartbreaking to talk to my friends with young children and my teacher friends. The impact of the isolation on the young was huge. Especially for the preschoolers who were naturally in the phase of learning about social norms and how to conduct oneself with others. There are a few years of youngsters not knowing how to conduct themselves in school or how school works. They missed some very essential learning and the ramifications will continue to be felt throughout their lives.
High schoolers also missed out on essential learning that they will either do without or have to make up for at some later date. College is tougher for these kids and many of my friends' kids are opting out to try real work experience instead. I see a small sample of this, but I must assume that what I am seeing is also happening elsewhere. What does that mean for society when these kids are supposed to become the next generation of leaders?
Throughout the height of the danger and the masking and what not I didn't contract Covid, even though my son, who lives with me, had it 3 or 4 times. Then, last month I got it for the first time. No idea how I got it, but boy was it a doozy. Short, but gnarly.
Thanks Cheryl I agree with you over young people. It is such a big subject I didn’t think I could do it justice. We MUST learn lessons on how we ensure education continues. This can apply even now to young people who are ill and need to learn virtually. But I suspect it’ll all just be forgotten about … rant over. Xxx
Thank you Paula, It is so sad that we are forgetting the good, and the bad lessons we learnt. I couldn’t agree more the ramifications will continue to be felt. The attitude is almost forget it all ever happened. Xxx
Sorry Jo, I hate to be the big ol' grey raincloud in the comments section here, but my biggest takeaway from covid is how even the most obvious threats and dangers to humanity can be weaponized and leveraged as a bizarre tool to create division. If something bigger than covid ever rolls around, I don't have much faith left in human beings to band together and see themselves safely through to the other side.
I think there is something in what you say Dan. We did survive but some of those divisions unfortunately can still be seen.
Thanks, Jo! I think deep inside I am still traumatized from Covid. The good is that I learned how strong I am. The bad lesson is how politics and misinformation can divide people, even family.
You are right Cherie. It will take a long time but lessons should not be lost. Look after yourself xxxx
The best thing I learned was to enjoy quiet time and space whenever it's available. And the other best thing I learned was to always live in gratitude!
Thank you Nancy, Both very important lessons to learn and keep xxxx