January 2021

[gavroche]

Now that people have more time at home together, do you think there will be a baby boom early next year ?
There won't be one from me and that's definite.

 

[Specialeyes]

Yup, and by flattening The Curve I reckon we'll spike divorce rates and domestic violence rates too, sadly.

I did read a rather entertaining story about a couple who were on a first date from an app and were forced into self-isolation together. Fortunately, they seem to be getting along quite well!

 

[Deleted member 1258]

A baby boom, an increase in divorce and a spike in mental health issues as this goes on.

 

[neil_merseyside]

A baby boom, an increase in divorce and a spike in mental health issues as this goes on.

So let's call it off and let people die instead?

 

[Beebo]

So let's call it off and let people die instead?

I don’t think that’s what @dave r meant.

The point is there will be collateral damage. I suspect suicide rates may increase too.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I don’t think that’s what @dave r meant.

The point is there will be collateral damage. I suspect suicide rates may increase too.

No it wasn't what I meant, I was just highlighting the possible consequences of the lock down. On the mental health side of things we have a family member who is fragile, I shall be keeping an eye on them, and if necessary will be bringing them in with us.