Parents Protesting Mask Mandates — What’s the Deal?

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A group known as “Moms for Freedom” helped organize school walkouts across the nation recently, all centered around the contentious issue of mask mandates in schools. An online announcement for one protest in Missoula County, Montana, encouraged parents and teachers to join in a “peaceful demonstration against masks and vaccine mandates.” Schools from New York to Ohio to Maine participated in these walkouts.

This nationwide action appears to be a continuation of the intense debates and protests at school board meetings we’ve seen for months. Some parents argue that their children are somehow being harmed by wearing masks (despite the fact that masks are designed to protect against a deadly pandemic). The pinned post on the Moms for Freedom Facebook page boldly states, “We do NOT CO-PARENT with the GOVERNMENT.” Apparently, these parents prioritize their “freedom” over the safety of their children.

But here’s a serious question for these parents: What if your child contracts COVID and becomes seriously ill? Can you envision your child on a ventilator, sedated and unable to communicate due to a breathing tube, fighting for their life? Does that sound pleasant to you? Personally, I’ve experienced that anguish, and it is an absolute nightmare. It’s the kind of situation that makes you plead with any higher power for help.

How would you feel knowing that something as simple as a mask could have potentially prevented that suffering? Does your “freedom” or political stance outweigh your child’s well-being? Why take that risk? Where’s the LIBERTY in that?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has made it clear that the evidence regarding masks is strong. Dr. Rochelle Walensky stated, “The areas experiencing outbreaks in schools are those not implementing preventive strategies, such as masking.” The number of pediatric COVID cases has surged recently, with 250,000 children testing positive last week—the highest number during the entire pandemic. Some regions are struggling with underreported cases, but children’s hospitals are overwhelmed with COVID patients, particularly in states with bans on mask mandates.

Texas, for instance, has already had to close several districts due to the rapid spread of COVID. Some schools are defying the state’s mask mandate ban to protect their students and staff. The Elsberry school district in Missouri quickly learned this lesson when 25% of its students were placed in quarantine soon after starting the school year without masks. Similar situations have occurred in various school districts across the country.

Parents need to set a good example for their kids. Masks in schools won’t harm children, but COVID-19 can be deadly. It’s unfortunate, and it’s not ideal, but the pandemic will not end, and schools will not return to normal until people stop arguing about “freedom” and just wear the masks.

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In summary, the ongoing protests against mask mandates in schools highlight a stark conflict between perceived freedoms and the health risks posed by COVID-19. As parents advocate for their beliefs, they must consider the potential consequences for their children’s well-being.