2/19/2023 0 Comments Prons and cons of cardrescueMost were then left with the stress of straddling between clinical schedules and childcare/homeschooling. Babysitters were reluctant to come due to the same fear of exposure. Grandparents who helped with childcare were suddenly out of the equation as we try to limit their exposure. Lack of support: As schools and daycares closed, most health care workers were still expected to report to work.Even in most dual-physician households, women carry the brunt of the household work and the logistics of everyday homeschooling, grocery shopping, etc. Never has it been more magnified than during this pandemic. Double-double: In most households, women bear most of the responsibility of keeping the house in order.There has been a steep learning curve for the students, teachers and parents on how to navigate the new world of "virtual learning." Confusion: With the sudden closure of schools, most parents were at a loss and ill-prepared, now forced to homeschool our children.Family time and responsibility: Flexibility has allowed time for family movies, board games, help with chores and taking on responsibility in our dual-physician household (helping elderly grandparents or younger siblings).It has been uplifting to see this early maturity! Self-discipline: My children have taken structure into their own hands by self-made daily calendars with study, exercise and game times.Kids are relishing non-curriculum books without the pressure of time. Lack of regimented routine has left room for expressiveness and ingenuity music production, creating art and exploring online coding. Creativity: With schools closed, the clock is not running my children's lives anymore.Here are my thoughts on "Cons of the COVID-19 story." my optimism slowly began to fade away as it became harder to stay positive. One week passed, then two, three, then eight. Having endured a massive earthquake, volcano eruption, typhoons and hurricanes, I thought this will not be as bad. I thought I was resilient: my family is good, sheltered at home and healthy. "Rain falling slow, down the roofs of uncertainty."ĬOVID-19 has put millions on the edge, and everyone was suddenly placed in a state of emergency. I use these terms loosely as I pen my thoughts on "Pros of the Covid-19 story" for the ACC WIC Section. Despite this, I continue to tread on the path of realistic optimism and positive resilience. His lonely passing without final goodbyes was tough to endure. On a personal level, our family lost someone we loved dearly. It has left a trail of tears and uncertainty. Covid-19 has brought the world to a grinding halt.
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