Siri Fiske: Social isolation amid coronavirus – here are the dangers facing our children
As schools shut down in-person classes, parents and educators need to prioritize social interaction. Our children's emotional and mental health depend on it. Due to COVID-related lockdowns and restrictions, children are missing out on play dates, sports competitions and other afterschool social activities. This lack of social interaction is already taking a toll on young students. Earlier this year, after at least two months of COVID isolation, 23 percent of elementary students in Hubei, China, exhibited depression symptoms. Here in the United States, nearly a third of parents say social iso...
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