The article discusses the long-term consequences of COVID-19 lockdowns on children, portraying them as unintended victims of adult decisions. It highlights how policies in 2020 prioritized adult fears over children’s well-being, leading to educational and social setbacks. Author Jay Rogers argues that the ‘bill’ for these choices is now coming due in various forms.
Key Points
- Children served as ‘shock absorbers’ for adult fears during 2020 lockdowns.
- Long-term educational and psychological impacts on youth are emerging.
- Critique of policy decisions by wealthy adults affecting children’s futures.
Implications for Educational Freedom
This underscores government overreach in education during lockdowns, limiting parental rights and school choice options. It supports EFI’s advocacy for expanded ESAs and vouchers to empower parents in mitigating such harms and ensuring educational freedom.
