This article discusses the ways in which children’s mental health effects from COVID-19 and lockdown are showing up in the classroom as children return to school. School counselor Rebecca Garbisch stated “Some students are struggling. They enjoyed being at home and now there are some separation issues because they’re used to being at home with mom and grandma, only having to come to school two days a week. And now they’re having a hard time because they have to come back and change their routine again. In general, it’s harder for them.” Younger children are also facing the challenges of what it means to be a kid during these times: “Even while kids have been here, it’s very peculiar to talk to someone with a mask on. And, at times, kids choose to be silent rather than being social” stated superintendent Patrick Graczyk.
Published on: March 12, 2021