> Thanks for agreeing that the teacher's union pursued an agenda contrary to the needs of our children.

That’s the (far) reaching conclusion from the NYP, that not going to school made kids depressed.

The reality is that the only obvious consequence was that schools were closed during the pandemic for health reasons.

Now, children mental health treatment have been on the rise for the past 30 years or so. Teen suicide grew by 60% between 2007 and 2018. I doubt that you can blame that to the pandemic too.

> It won't be shocking given this activity to undermine our children's health that parents will work to re-orient the teacher's union to a mission that is actually useful to society.

Here’s the thing: teachers didn’t sign up to be expendable babysitters. They are supposed to teach, not to risk their lives or keep your kids under supervision. If you would like that, schools may be as well served by the National Guard.

Perhaps we should have a children's union. Maybe then someone will think of the children.