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When protecting your child's health conflicts with their social needs

My teenager keeps getting strep throat and I don't know if I should make them wear a mask everywhere or if that's going to mess them up socially even more than being sick constantly.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Parental protective instincts clash with the recognition that social connection is also essential for wellbeing.

Ideas that help explain it
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