[AnimalMuppet]

> I don't think the schools should open, but I'm also quietly prepared for this to be a lost educational year for my kids.

"Quietly prepared" as in what? You're just going to accept it? Or you're going do what you have to to fill in the gaps and make it not a lost year for your kids?

I'd urge you (and everyone) to go for the second option. They're your kids. They're not the school system's kids; they're yours. If you have to spend time and/or money to make sure that they actually get the education they need (because the school system can't or won't[1]), even if you have to give up some things to do so, do what you can to help your kids.

[1] I'm not yelling at the school system here. They're in an impossible situation. They can't function at 100% effectiveness in an impossible situation? No shame in that, and no surprise, either.

[doorstar]

I'm accepting it, make of that what you will.

About the only thing I can give up to help this situation is my job. I'm not yet willing to make that trade.

[AnimalMuppet]

No, I'm not suggesting that you should give up your job.

But can you give up half an hour an evening, to work with your kids on... well, on anything that would help fill in the gaps? That costs time and energy, and it's hard after working all day. But it can make a difference.

Maybe a starting point is to identify what the gaps are. Whatever your kids' district is doing, what isn't working? What specifically isn't working for your kids? Is there anything you can do to help that for your kids?

It's not all or nothing. But each bit costs time, thought, maybe some money, and energy. Still, despite the costs, I'd encourage you to try to do what you can.

[scarface74]

How do you propose the average couple in America that is living from paycheck to paycheck to make that sacrifice?