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Teaching Children About Face Masks Brings Comfort
Teaching children about face masks brings them comfort when they encounter others wearing them and when they must wear one. The first time my two-year-old grandson saw me in a face mask he was unusually quiet. It took him a little while to warm up to me. Whether it’s due to coronavirus or another health issue, as children venture out, they will encounter people wearing masks. It’s one thing to see a physician wear one, but it can be perplexing to a young child who sees the grocery store clerk, the pizza delivery guy, and even Grandma wearing a face mask. Some children don’t like it. Since babyhood, they’ve formed…