This pandemic, and subsequent lockdown, has given some unforgettable memories to our children. They have had to attend digital classrooms and give online exams. They have had to entertain themselves while their working parents are in endless meetings or phone calls. They have been separated from their teachers, friends and extended families for months. They have had to find solace in activities like cooking, helping with household chores etc. Some have had to undergo online classes viz. origami, programming, pottery etc. Some good memories include being creative, watching interesting movies, reading lots of books, online games viz. Minecraft, Roblox, solving endless puzzles, playing cards or board games and enjoying loads of family time! They even took to wearing masks and sanitizing like fish to water. They gave up their favorite restaurants, mall and travel experiences.
The only outside experiences allowed to them were nature retreats but most of them did not mind. Even the hair cutting experience was wrought with a lot of anxiety as self grooming became a chore.
Some have had to counsel their friends when their families were impacted by Covid, whereas others have had to deal with actual quarantine of one or more family members. But the fact is that these kids are what has kept us adults sane throughout. Praying that this experience will not scar them for life. God bless them.
