Small Bubble

I am a young person and the more the lockdown continues the more people will do what they want due to being kept in and getting fed up.

I think letting small groups interact possible outside would be a good idea , this could be for an hour a day just like current restrictions on exercise .




Why the contribution is important

I feel small groups should be allowed as this will stop people leaving home as much reverse physiology . the more you say people can't do things the more they want to do them and actually do them . Letting small group gatherings would give a slight freedom and novelty however more likely people wouldn't go see friends as the novelty would wear off and their is no where open to go unless outside a walk or so but this could be restricted just like current excises to an hour. Meet in a small group for an hour a day .

It also improves mental health and would get a more positive response due to mental health being better .

Being told what to do and not to do and adding in the mental health on top of that makes people want to break the rules with the attitude of who cares. seeing a small social group would improve positivity.

by christopherg23 on May 05, 2020 at 06:57PM

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  • Posted by Joanne May 05, 2020 at 19:14

    Young people (14-18 years) are having to stay home with parents/family members - this is a critical time in their lives for social and emotional development - they really do need their friends. It would be great if they could be allowed to see say a maximum of 2 friends in outdoor settings - they could still practice physical distancing, but allowing them to be social will support their mental wellbeing.

  • Posted by pamwaugh May 05, 2020 at 19:14

    We definitely think the bubble is a great idea but as our daughter and new born grandson is 50 miles away we would like to spend more than an hour with her. As a new parent we feel she needs our support.

  • Posted by tuggler1968 May 05, 2020 at 19:20

    I agree with the idea but how to ensure what the agreed bubble entails. Iv got 2 teenagers and they both think they are invulnerable . They want to go out and meet there mates. Discussed the bubble idea with them they both said great we can meet up with this group and that group .. They dont get IT that it has to be the Same people in your bubble all the time....

  • Posted by Nairnbeach May 05, 2020 at 19:22

    At some point this will have to happen.

    Need to consider the impact of small bubbles interacting eg if one member of a bubble is also a member of another bubble as this could be a route for infection to spread.

  • Posted by margarita May 05, 2020 at 19:23

    What kind of bubble ? How many people ?
    Could I drive to Prestwick to see my family as part of the bubble? Or my son visiting me from Glasgow also? This would make a tremendous difference even if we had to stay outside & social distance.

  • Posted by Pragmatist May 05, 2020 at 19:36

    I think teenagers need special consideration at this time. We have to trust them and model a reasonable benefit-risk approach. They are particularly impacted as are older people as they have more to lose psychologically from lockdown.

  • Posted by SHendry May 05, 2020 at 19:42

    I like the idea of a bubble. We could see my mother-in-law who has been at home on her own for 7 weeks now. My kids have missed seeing family members. Even a bubble of 6-7 would be a start.

  • Posted by susansutherland May 05, 2020 at 19:50

    Bubbles will be very difficult to police. I think you need simpler guidance e.g. meet up in groups of 4. Or visit close family.

  • Posted by mairianne May 05, 2020 at 19:52

    I want to see my family. Being told you can't see children and grandchildren whom you have close bonds with, is like living in a nightmare. I am a young gran and that's the only rule I am waiting for to be relaxed. We have followed the rules rigidly and are awaiting this one reward.

  • Posted by Lmw28 May 05, 2020 at 20:14

    I like the idea of a small bubble as this would ease the pain of separation although understand this would require to be outdoors at a safe distance currently.

  • Posted by goldenoldie May 05, 2020 at 20:41

    Remember - young people can spread the virus too, and bring it back into their households.

  • Posted by Rhondamae May 05, 2020 at 20:46

    Yes bubble is a good idea. It is the most difficult thing not to see your family. If you have no family then you should be able to meet a friend. Why is it possible to see and be relatively close to work colleagues or neighbours and not see your own children and grandchildren?

  • Posted by Saintsboy May 05, 2020 at 20:48

    I think allowing a small bubble of family or friends is really quite essential. I normally work 6 days a week and my partner and I move between homes. I stay with her and her family and vistit mine as they stay with my ex wife. After 7 weeks of isolation I am losing the will to live. Grateful for social media contact but it's not the same.

  • Posted by Jane4 May 05, 2020 at 21:10

    I agree with this idea for reasons already stated. Even though it couldn’t be policed I believe the vast majority of us would comply with this model if asked. If allowed in conjunction with limit on gathering sizes of e.g. 6 people ( social distancing) it could be effective.

  • Posted by Mhairi May 06, 2020 at 13:49

    We really need something like this. I am almost full term pregnant with our first baby and my husband is registered disabled, we really need family support at home and it is already a stressful enough time. I know people will take advantage but people are already taking advantage by ignoring lockdown. We need to start something like this asap as otherwise we will have a future of people needing treated for mental health problems which is already a stretched sector as it is.

  • Posted by Archie92 May 06, 2020 at 14:59

    I don't really see how bubbles could be implemented?
    I live with a flatmate do we have to share the same bubble then? If I choose one person for my bubble then I'm already filling that person's bubble number as well, so both parties would have to agree on being in each other bubble?

     If people have to chose between family and friends whilst other can only count on their friends, the latter will probably end up not being part of anyone's bubble as understandably most people will favor their family.

    I think we should just limit the amount of people together at the same time e.g 5 and maybe on a set setting like a park and someones house
    but still limit how many people can gather in enclosed public spaces (2 max)

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