Time For Kids To Unmask? Greater Morristown Parents Have Mixed Opinions

MORRISTOWN, NJ — March 7 can't come soon enough for some Greater Morristown parents, but others might not change a thing. That's when New Jersey will drop its mask mandate for K-12 schools.

Morristown and Morris Township-Morris Plains Patch asked parents whether they'll let their child attend school without a mask when they become optional. Here are some of the responses:

"The jury is still out, although the numbers are on a down swing folks are still dying," one commenter said. "It’s been this long another 2 months will not hurt the children to mask up. Enough is enough but I am not happy to sacrifice another child’s life."

"YES. This has gone on long enough!" wrote another parent.

"No! Kids are the worst spreaders in terms of germs!" said another parent. "Mask work they have proven that with the Pandemic! Even flu and cold cases have gone down."

"If adults don’t have to, then stop abusing the kids with the useless masks," said one respondee. "Get back to normal already. Enough!"

With the state mask mandate for K-12 schools ending, people who choose to wear masks may continue to do so. Schools will receive updated guidance from the New Jersey Department of Health. Read more: Schools Can Extend Mask Mandate, But NJ Requirement Ends In March

After the state's announcement, the Morris School District took a no-tolerance stance for anyone who bullies those who choose to remain masked. Read more: Morris School District Responds To End Of State Mask Mandate

The district is also awaiting revised guidance on quarantine requirements and other COVID-19 protocols.

When masks become optional in K-12 schools, will you let your child go to school without a mask? Why or why not? Comment below, or join the conversation on the Morristown Patch or Morris Township-Morris Plains Patch Facebook pages.

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