How Are Parents Handling School Closings Amid Coronavirus Concerns?

The video discusses the impact of the coronavirus on school closures, particularly in Washington and New York, and how families are coping with the situation. Parents face challenges such as arranging caretakers, financial worries, and balancing work with childcare. Community support is highlighted, with friends and church members offering help. The video also touches on the stress of quarantine and the uncertainty of when schools will reopen.

What activities does Michael McDonough engage in during the school closures?

• Doing chores, playing games, and watching movies

• Playing video games and reading books

• Gardening and painting

• Exercising and cooking

Why are families with children who have complex disabilities particularly concerned about the coronavirus?

• They are more susceptible to the disease

• They have more free time

• They have access to better healthcare

• They are not affected at all

What is one of the main concerns for parents during the school closures?

• Finding new schools for their children

• Managing work and childcare simultaneously

• Planning vacations

• Buying new school supplies

How are some parents managing the unexpected cost of feeding children during school closures?

• By reducing meal portions

• By enrolling in online cooking classes

• By receiving help from friends and community

• By sending children to daycare

What is a significant challenge for parents working from home during the pandemic?

• Lack of internet access

• Balancing work and attention to children

• Excessive noise from neighbors

• Too much free time