Letter: What should I tell my grandchildren?

In his letter, Richard Saberton considers how to explain the coronavirus pandemic, and lockdown rules, to his grandchildren.
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Published 5th Jun 2020, 13:06 BST
Updated 5th Jun 2020, 13:08 BST
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Should I encourage my grandchildren to stick to the rules?

Should I tell them to do as they are told by those in authority, because they know best and have the best interests of the majority as their prime objective?

Should I assure them that whilst it may be hard for them personally, it is worth it in the end because everyone will benefit?

In his letter, Richard Saberton considers how to explain the coronavirus pandemic, and lockdown rules, to his grandchildren. Stock image. Photo: Getty ImagesIn his letter, Richard Saberton considers how to explain the coronavirus pandemic, and lockdown rules, to his grandchildren. Stock image. Photo: Getty Images
In his letter, Richard Saberton considers how to explain the coronavirus pandemic, and lockdown rules, to his grandchildren. Stock image. Photo: Getty Images
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Or should I tell them that rules are only a guide, a suggestion, something it would be nice to abide by but which are not really compulsory?

Should I tell them that rules can be interpreted in a number of ways and that they can be stretched and pushed as much as you like provided they don’t actually break them or at least not much?

Should I also add for good measure that you can ignore the rules completely if they are likely to affect you or your family adversely?

Richard Saberton, Wakefield

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