One MUST ask the hard Q. Why ae these sick cheaters going after the children?
Echo chamber? laughable at best. I'm sure you are well in the know on how hospitals are run and what their intents are. A box of masks and purel dispensers to control pathogens...hilarious.Recent. Masks out when covid numbers are up, not out when numbers are low.
Not sure why you find it easy to believe that it is all some kabuki theatre designed to deceive you. Hospitals spend a lot of time trying to control the spread of pathogens. If they put out a box of masks or a Purel dispenser, it's because they believe it helps.
Go ahead with your little echo chamber here. 16 more pages and you'll hit an even thousand.
You made the decision you felt was best for your child. More power to you and as parents that's what were supposed to do, while having the choice to do so.I understand that the covid vaccine is a sensitive and controversial topic for many people. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and I respect that. However, I would like to share my perspective as a father of a daughter who plays soccer at the highest level in the ECNL.
My dd has been playing soccer since she was four years old and has always loved the game. She has played for several clubs in different states and has won many tournaments and awards. She has also been selected for the US Youth Soccer ODP regional pool and participated in several national camps and events.
She has worked hard to improve her skills and achieve her goals. She has never let anyone or anything stop her from pursuing her dreams. She has always shown courage and resilience in the face of adversity.
But covid took away a year of her development. She had to stop playing soccer for months due to the lockdowns and restrictions. She had to miss out on many opportunities and experiences that could have helped her grow and learn. She had to deal with the uncertainty and anxiety of not knowing when she could play again.
She was devastated and frustrated by the situation. She felt like she was losing her passion and confidence. She felt like she was falling behind and missing out.
That is why we decided to get her vaccinated as soon as possible. We wanted to protect her health and safety, as well as the health and safety of others. We wanted to give her a chance to resume her soccer journey and chase her dreams. We wanted to support her happiness and success.
We did our research and consulted with our doctor before making our decision. We weighed the pros and cons of getting vaccinated versus not getting vaccinated. We considered the risks and benefits of each option. We trusted the science and the experts who developed and tested the vaccine.
We are not saying that our decision is right for everyone. We are not saying that everyone should get vaccinated. We are not saying that there are no side effects or complications from getting vaccinated. We are not saying that getting vaccinated is a guarantee of immunity or protection from covid.
We are just saying that getting vaccinated was the best decision for us and our daughter. We are just saying that getting vaccinated gave us peace of mind and hope for the future. We are just saying that getting vaccinated allowed our daughter to play soccer again and enjoy the game she loves.
That is our opinion and our experience. You may have a different opinion and a different experience. And that is okay. We can agree to disagree without being disrespectful or hostile. We can have a civil and constructive discussion without being judgmental or rude.
We can all be part of the same soccer community without being divided or polarized by our views on covid or anything else. We can all support each other and our children without being negative or hateful.
We can all be soccer parents who want the best for our kids without being selfish or ignorant.
Thank you for listening to my story and my perspective. I hope you have a great day and stay safe.
Well written Watty and from the heart. I agree with Lewis as well. Each parent had to what was best at that time for each child. I'm glad our family said no. I never forced my beliefs on my children. My wife gave out the risk and rewards information to all of us and we each made our own decisions. My wife was hard core with me, and she shared with me the consequences if I took even one jab. I quit meat first, then no more booze. Then I went full time veggies, fruits, nuts and salads. Water only. I was never a heavy drinker so that was easy to give up. I'm thanking my lucky stars. One of old dear friends passed away because he took the jabs. He was afraid 100% that he would get fired (he would have because his work mandated it or lose it all). He cared about making money and not having a bad credit score over his health and he paid the ultimate price. RIP Steve. I also say my respects to my dear baseball coach, who passed away in his sleep. Still no cause but most suspect sudden cardiac arrest in his sleep. They believe he died peacefully but 100% alone because his wife found him dead after many hours of thinking he was just taking a nap.You made the decision you felt was best for your child. More power to you and as parents that's what were supposed to do, while having the choice to do so.
Unfortunately, many adults didn't have the same choice as your child. They were forced to take the vaccine or lose their livelihood, or otherwise have restrictions on their life. The mandates are what most critics oppose, not the actual vaccines themselves.
I would just point out that it wasn't not getting a vaccine that kept your child from playing soccer, it were the misguided lockdowns based on fear and misinformation. The reality was the safest place for our children was outdoors playing their sport. In fact, being outdoors exercising was the best and safest place to be for everyone.
Best to you and your child.