We, the parents of TCA, strongly insist that there not be a requirement for teachers, staff and students to wear facial masks before, during, or after school this coming Fall. Here are our concerns:
Health
1. Numerous TCA parents who are nurses/doctors have expressed that extended mask wearing not only decreases oxygen intake but also increases the amount of CO2 intake. Prolonged use can lead to both hypoxia and hypercapnia. Overtime, both can aid in the growth of cancer and lead to strokes.
2. Mask wearing in general can increase the risk of infection while also contributing to decreased immunity. Prolonged use can actually prevent a child’s immune system from developing properly.
3. Young kids will be touching desks/walls/pencils/toilet handles/etc and subsequently their masks throughout the day. This not only deposits germs/virus/bacteria near the face and increases our children's chances of getting sick, but it makes for a germ-infested mask by the end of the day. This does not hinder the spread of germs but rather increases it. In fact, the Denver Health Department noted the touching of masks as their number one concern in kids.
4. Snack and lunch time will prove to be a challenge in maintaining the integrity of masks as they are handled, taken off, and set down on multiple surfaces throughout the day.
Learning and Development
1. For a child who lacks in social awareness and needs facial expression to discern how to act/react, mask wearing will be a major detriment. Therapists use facial expression flashcards for kids who need help in this area. Covering up more than half of the children’s faces will halt the growth of this discernment for many kids.
2. For kids hard of hearing or kids who experience speech issues, a teacher wearing a mask causes great concern for that child’s development. There are also children with special needs and sensory issues that would struggle mightily with having to wear a face mask all day.
We acknowledge that this virus is very real and can be cause for concern in our older citizens as well as immune-compromised individuals. But, zero children under the age of 10, to date, have died of this virus in Colorado. We do not feel that a near 0% death rate in children is worth the risks and detriments stated here.
We love the TCA community and the education our children have received. Thank you for hearing our concerns and considering the realities of our children's health.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
July 7, 2020
June 13, 2020
Seeing 100 of us come together to protect our children feels incredibly personal. I am exhausted by the idea of my own child struggling to breathe and learn behind a mask all day, and knowing I am not fighting alone gives me a lot of hope.
Reached 100 supporters
June 13, 2020
June 11, 2020
We are approaching one hundred signatures and need a final surge to prove how many families want our children breathing freely this fall. Please send this link to your group chats or contact your friends right now so we can show the administration that we are united.
69 Comments
The distraction from Masks are unnecessary and likely hinder learning, which our children can’t afford. It’s proven that our youth are extremely low risk and even if they do get Covid-19, they will survive. If liability reasons are the concern, It’s a simple waiver that parents can sign to assume the risk and prevent the school from getting sued.
This is a make it or break it decision for our family. My son will be starting kindergarten and masks are not beneficial but instead they are harmful for his development to begin school.
The fact that the recommendations for masks versus no masks has flip flipped so many times ought to be enough not to require them. There is not enough scientific based evidence to support wearing masks long term. I worry about the emotional impact of long term masks on our children. Masks take away much of our non verbal communication.
Masks keep germs near kids’ faces all day. My friend’s 11 year old daughter passed out twice last week because she had to wear a mask at her summer camp. Masks don’t allow for enough air flow. They are dangerous for long term use, especially on active kids.
I have a child who needs to see facial expressions to best understand intent. A mask would be a detriment to this child's learning. On the health side, increased CO2 is dangerous. PLEASE do NOT require the wearing of masks in the classroom/school environment.
It should be the parents decision on what is best for their children's health.
Requiring children to submit to a "bully" mandate could teach them to abandon logical thinking and cower in the corner of cowardice and Godless submission.
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We, the parents of TCA, strongly insist that there not be a requirement for teachers, staff and students to wear facial masks before, during, or after school this coming Fall. Here are our concerns:
Health
1. Numerous TCA parents who are nurses/doctors have expressed that extended mask wearing not only decreases oxygen intake but also increases the amount of CO2 intake. Prolonged use can lead to both hypoxia and hypercapnia. Overtime, both can aid in the growth of cancer and lead to strokes.
2. Mask wearing in general can increase the risk of infection while also contributing to decreased immunity. Prolonged use can actually prevent a child’s immune system from developing properly.
3. Young kids will be touching desks/walls/pencils/toilet handles/etc and subsequently their masks throughout the day. This not only deposits germs/virus/bacteria near the face and increases our children's chances of getting sick, but it makes for a germ-infested mask by the end of the day. This does not hinder the spread of germs but rather increases it. In fact, the Denver Health Department noted the touching of masks as their number one concern in kids.
4. Snack and lunch time will prove to be a challenge in maintaining the integrity of masks as they are handled, taken off, and set down on multiple surfaces throughout the day.
Learning and Development
1. For a child who lacks in social awareness and needs facial expression to discern how to act/react, mask wearing will be a major detriment. Therapists use facial expression flashcards for kids who need help in this area. Covering up more than half of the children’s faces will halt the growth of this discernment for many kids.
2. For kids hard of hearing or kids who experience speech issues, a teacher wearing a mask causes great concern for that child’s development. There are also children with special needs and sensory issues that would struggle mightily with having to wear a face mask all day.
We acknowledge that this virus is very real and can be cause for concern in our older citizens as well as immune-compromised individuals. But, zero children under the age of 10, to date, have died of this virus in Colorado. We do not feel that a near 0% death rate in children is worth the risks and detriments stated here.
We love the TCA community and the education our children have received. Thank you for hearing our concerns and considering the realities of our children's health.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
July 7, 2020
June 13, 2020
Seeing 100 of us come together to protect our children feels incredibly personal. I am exhausted by the idea of my own child struggling to breathe and learn behind a mask all day, and knowing I am not fighting alone gives me a lot of hope.
Reached 100 supporters
June 13, 2020
June 11, 2020
We are approaching one hundred signatures and need a final surge to prove how many families want our children breathing freely this fall. Please send this link to your group chats or contact your friends right now so we can show the administration that we are united.
69 Comments
Cloth masks are proven to be ineffective in preventing spread of viruses by multiple studies. We also do not know the effect of mask wearing on children. It should be a choice of whether or not each family desires to have their child wear a mask to school not a requirement.
The distraction from Masks are unnecessary and likely hinder learning, which our children can’t afford. It’s proven that our youth are extremely low risk and even if they do get Covid-19, they will survive. If liability reasons are the concern, It’s a simple waiver that parents can sign to assume the risk and prevent the school from getting sued.
This is a make it or break it decision for our family. My son will be starting kindergarten and masks are not beneficial but instead they are harmful for his development to begin school.
The fact that the recommendations for masks versus no masks has flip flipped so many times ought to be enough not to require them. There is not enough scientific based evidence to support wearing masks long term. I worry about the emotional impact of long term masks on our children. Masks take away much of our non verbal communication.
Masks keep germs near kids’ faces all day. My friend’s 11 year old daughter passed out twice last week because she had to wear a mask at her summer camp. Masks don’t allow for enough air flow. They are dangerous for long term use, especially on active kids.
I have a child who needs to see facial expressions to best understand intent. A mask would be a detriment to this child's learning. On the health side, increased CO2 is dangerous. PLEASE do NOT require the wearing of masks in the classroom/school environment.
It should be the parents decision on what is best for their children's health.
Requiring children to submit to a "bully" mandate could teach them to abandon logical thinking and cower in the corner of cowardice and Godless submission.
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Cloth masks are proven to be ineffective in preventing spread of viruses by multiple studies. We also do not know the effect of mask wearing on children. It should be a choice of whether or not each family desires to have their child wear a mask to school not a requirement.