Sharing is Caring, Except When It's Rude

Before I get into this post, let me just say that I am not a mysophobic, a clean freak, or an over protective mom. 

I'm sure the majority (if not all of us) have heard the phrase "Sharing is caring." But sometimes sharing is just plain rude and inconsiderate. 

Twice in the past two months my family and I have been exposed to germs, illness, and misery. And all because parents don't have the common sense to keep their sick kids at home! Has common sense really died so much that if we are miserable with illnesses that we have to go out into public and share with others? Has it really come to that?

I understand that we have been commanded to attend church, but what people forget is that we are commanded to attend church when we are able. If you are sick, that means you can stay home. In my opinion, it means you should stay home. And not just from church. Stay home from everything: school, stores, parks, libraries, etc. If you and/or your kids are sick, be considerate and STAY HOME! 

If you must get out of the house, at least try to lessen the spread of the germs. Cough and sneeze into your elbow (to give it a cool name the "vampire" maneuver). Wash your hands as often as you can and ALWAYS after using the bathroom. Use anti-bacterial wipes on public items you have touched (i.e. shopping carts). But most important of all: teach your children to cover their mouths and noses! You actually can teach your young child to cover up. I know I am trying to teach the Squid, who is 20 months old. It's a matter of time, patience, and persistence. 

Please do everyone a favor and stay home when you are sick. Please do everyone a favor and keep your child(ren) home when they are sick. Have some common sense and courtesy! It just may save lives, like your own because the next time I'm sneezed on and chewed food goes into my hair, I'm going over to the person's house and going to sneeze, cough, and hack up a lung all over everything. Stop being gross and take care of yourself or your kid at home until you all are better and then go out into public and among other people.