Denisemomof4 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 (edited) For the remainder of the year if there has been an ongoing problem with lice? Apparently the first outbreak was in November. I did not hear about it because we were not at our group. We took off some time when we drove to IL to pick up our puppy. In December we only did a field trip and the Christmas party. Attendance Was light. i do not know about January. February, outbreak of lice. March, more lice. Dd is in the beginning stages. I am seriously considering dropping out for the remaining two months. We are down to going every other week. There ar a couple of things dd would like to attend (photography and survivor class) but I do NOT want to go thrpugh this again. WWYD? Poll to follow. ETA: I run a book club on the first Monday of the month. Mit will have to be cancelled. Edited March 12, 2012 by Denisemomof4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 In a heartbeat. We have been fortunate in never having to deal with lice, and I'd like to keep it that way. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Yes, absolutely! Lice sounds like the biggest pain in the neck imaginable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Faster than you can say, "Don't." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 In a heartbeat.We have been fortunate in never having to deal with lice, and I'd like to keep it that way. :D I have been a mom for 20 years and we have neVer had to deal with it before. Some people are so RUDE and SELFISH!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Yes, I would drop out instantly. The Lice Professional we use (comes to the house - treats everyone) is $300. a pop. She has been here twice in two years. As much as I like her, I would prefer never to hand her another check for $300 (and about $100 for product) again. I would be heading for the door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Yeeeeessss!!! Gaaaahhh!! Do not want! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cammie Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Nothing makes my skin crawl and give me the heeby jeebies like knowing there is a potential lice issue in the house. We have dealt with it in the last year and it is just...awful. Especially for dd with her long hair! And I totally get PARANOID and probably overdo the cleaning, washing, sanitizing, isolating, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sahm99 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Yes. Immediately. There most certainly is at least one family not "decontaminating" properly...so these lice are going to stay...:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Lulu* Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Yes. Immediately. There most certainly is at least one family not "decontaminating" properly...so these lice are going to stay...:tongue_smilie: :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaners Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I have been a mom for 20 years and we have neVer had to deal with it before. Some people are so RUDE and SELFISH!!! I'm curious about this. Do you think people are willingly letting their children spread lice? I think it's far more likely that they think they have gotten rid of them but the product they used was ineffective or the children picked it back up again from somewhere. Rude and selfish wouldn't cross my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Lice just doesn't bother me. Guess I am weird. I would probably dye dd's hair a similar color to her own and move on with life. Lice is transferable all over the place. One of the biggest culprits is swimming pools and movie theaters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Nope. I haven't had to deal with lice on my own kids (yet), but there were several rounds while I was growing up. Yes, it's a miserable experience and pain to deal with, but I can't imagine canceling anything because it *might happen. Of course, I would make sure my kids were taking what precautions they could. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renthead Mommy Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I'd drop it. I'd also write a public letter to the group explaining why I am dropping it. Trying to find a polite way to say this. I know people don't get/spread lice on purpose, but I'm sure it feels that way after awhile. I would be saying I was leaving because you (the whole group), deserve enough respect that people suffering with lice treat it, keep the kids home/away from others, and, as embarrassing as it is, make sure everyone that could have been exposed knows. The fact that you had mulitple outbreaks, but they weren't made public knowledge by the group leaders would be an issue for me as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I'd drop out in a minute. I've never dealt with it and I don't ever want to. The fear would keep me away from a group with a recurring lice situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Yeeeeessss!!! Gaaaahhh!! Do not want! :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthwestMom Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 My youngest has thick, naturally curly hair down to her waist, so I'd be a blur to the exit. Ugh. I had lice as a teacher 15 years ago and it was a royal PITA, and that was before I would have had to deal with all of the kid bedding, stuffed animals, etc. No way would I stick around for potentially all of that work. Lice is a common problem here in the PNW because we have so many organic/natural - minded parents here. They are inclined to use more "gentle" methods that often do not kill the lice. When I hear of an outbreak we avoid that group for awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Ewwww. Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Yes, in a heartbeat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paisley Hedgehog Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 nm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingmydream Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I am the leader of a group and if this happened we would send out a formal email stating that we would be on break until all lice is eradicated. It is unfortunate that they didn't inform you at the first outbreak. We would inform everyone immediately and probably attach a sheet or something we downloaded explaining what lice is, how to kill it and what you need to do in your home to get rid of it, just to help people out... I couldn't imagine what a pain it would be to deal with it with a large family!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathymuggle Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I voted no but the real answer is maybe. Do you know or strongly suspect who the culprit is? Does your daughter hang around with them? How old is your daughter? Can she be trusted to keep her hair in a ponytail/not share combs, hats, etc? Any sharing of equipment - such as helmets? I think proper precautions will cut down on the likelihood of getting lice (although nothing is fool-proof). I also think a case of lice caught early is easier to deal with than an older case. You can be vigilant. All of the above might be too much of an issue if you do not love the program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 YES. I wouldn't even give it a second thought. My dd kept coming home from school with lice. It was awful. I thought it was just that I was missing them or that they were super-resistant, but it stopped when summer break finally rolled around. It was one of the most aggravating experiences I've ever had, checking her head diligently and finding lice *again* despite washing and steaming and vacuuming everything. Combing through her head for hours. ARGH. I would also let the head of the group know exactly why I chose to leave. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I voted no but the real answer is maybe. Do you know or strongly suspect who the culprit is? Does your daughter hang around with them? How old is your daughter? Can she be trusted to keep her hair in a ponytail/not share combs, hats, etc? Any sharing of equipment - such as helmets? I think proper precautions will cut down on the likelihood of getting lice (although nothing is fool-proof). I also think a case of lice caught early is easier to deal with than an older case. You can be vigilant. All of the above might be too much of an issue if you do not love the program. :iagree: Lice cannot jump and they cannot survive for very long without a host. Keep her hair up and her stuff (coats, backpacks) separate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 I'm curious about this. Do you think people are willingly letting their children spread lice? I think it's far more likely that they think they have gotten rid of them but the product they used was ineffective or the children picked it back up again from somewhere. Rude and selfish wouldn't cross my mind. They absolutely knew their kids had loce and brought them anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Yes, I would. If this has been going on for months, somebody is not taking care of the problem properly, and it will not end until they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 (edited) because lice transfer from person to person so easily, in public school here children with lice are sent home. period. no exceptions. they are given instructions on how to get rid of them, including a chemical product to kill them and comb through the child's hair that includes washing bedding and infested clothing/combs/etc. with very hot soapy water. They are not allowed back until they are proven free of lice including an inspection by the school nurse. Your homeschool group is not banning children with lice, nor notifying when there is an outbreak, so heck no, I wouldn't go. why should I have to deal with something another person hasn't dealt with appropriately before bringing their children back where they can pass it on to someone else? (and yes, I've dealt with lice before) eta: besides banning the infested child, the public school also sent out notices with each child at the school (iow: multiple children, multiple notices) that there was a lice outbreak so other parents could be vigilant and hopefully catch it early. Edited March 12, 2012 by gardenmom5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Can she be trusted to keep her hair in a ponytail/not share combs, hats, etc? Any sharing of equipment - such as helmets? . you don't have to share - my daughter's COAT touched the other child's coat in the coat closet, then she put on her coat - that was all it took. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I don't know. Probably. Maybe. We fought head lice for over a year. Each event was a new one, not a holdover from previous infestations (I could tell because of the length of time between infestations). I never knew if it was the support group, the Wednesday night Missionettes, the Sunday school class, the neighborhood children...We moved from San Diego to San Jose and never dealt with head lice again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMamaBird Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Yes I would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Dealing with lice, at least for *me*, is draining, exhausting, and NOT something I would do if I had ANY way of avoiding it. I got lice as a girl from church camp. Me and my sisters all had long hair. It was a nightmare. My stepkids got lice when Zee was 1 1/2. They told me their mother went back and forth about letting me know. :001_huh: I'm glad she told us, that's for sure. We were able to keep them from spreading to Zee or dh and I. The stepkids mom had it, and I even offered to help her comb through her hair, that's how bad I wanted it G.O.N.E. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 My youngest has thick, naturally curly hair down to her waist, so I'd be a blur to the exit. Ugh. I had lice as a teacher 15 years ago and it was a royal PITA, and that was before I would have had to deal with all of the kid bedding, stuffed animals, etc. No way would I stick around for potentially all of that work. Lice is a common problem here in the PNW because we have so many organic/natural - minded parents here. They are inclined to use more "gentle" methods that often do not kill the lice. When I hear of an outbreak we avoid that group for awhile. This last is one reason why I'd be a blur to the exit as well-I KNOW we have many parents in our group who feel this way, and I seriously doubt they'd make a big effort to get rid of the lice. So far, DD has avoided them, which is good since she has fine, but very thick, long hair that would make lice a total pain to get rid of. I use a rosemary shampoo, gel in her hair and make sure it's braided tightly before gymnastics because the mats scare me a little-so many little heads tumbling on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksr5377 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Yes, absolutely. We have only had to deal with lice once, thank goodness, and it was terrible. What angered me the MOST about it though, was who we got it from. DH mentioned to them that DD and I were staying home from an event b/c of the lice. DH had shaved his head to 'treat' the problem. The wife replied that her sons had it 2 weeks ago (when they had been at our home) and that it must be 'going around' It was much less of an issue for them as they only had boys, whose heads they shaved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty in Pink Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I would drop out immediately. Without hesitation. My dh and boys all have very short hair and my baby may as well be bald; however, I have long, thick, curly hair. No way I want to bring home head lice. Ick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I would hope that the group would completely disband for the rest of the year, to allow parents to get a grip on that mess and quit passing it around. but yes, I would not stick around to be re0infested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWOB Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 YES!!!! I hate lice. Hate, hate, hate. My head is itching now just from reading this. My oldest had lice when she was in ps. She had attended a birthday party, complete with shared hairbrushes, 2 weeks before we found the little demons. It was awful. Not one of the other parents had the decency to call the school or other parents. I had to be the bad guy and inform the school. Another girl in her class, who had also attended this party, was also possessed/infested. We spent hours combing her hair and hand-picking the little demon spawn eggs. I. HATE. LICE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 The itching is drivine ME insane and my hairdresser didn't find anything on me! She also said that they don't like color treated hair so I am safe.:confused::confused::confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Yuck! You could smear their heads with crisco, slap on a shower cap, and bravely go where angels fear to tread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyFL Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Yes! Sorry..... I am freaked out by lice and would absolutely avoid them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 In a heartbeat! I haven't experienced lice, but it sounds like a tremendous hassle, to say the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.Balaban Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 The itching is drivine ME insane and my hairdresser didn't find anything on me! She also said that they don't like color treated hair so I am safe.:confused::confused::confused: I would disagree with this. My mother had color-treated hair and got lice. I guess nothing is fool proof. I would leave the group. Lice are a huge pain in the butt to deal with, and it looks like the group is not taking the proper precautions. My brother got head lice and it was quite awhile before my parents caught on. This all happened, of course, while I was up visiting. Thankfully, I managed to not get lice (oh this is making me itch!!) It sounds like someone is not keeping up, and while I am sorry that you have to leave the group in order to resolve the issue it sounds like the group is not stepping up to the plate. Sorry, and good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 The itching is drivine ME insane and my hairdresser didn't find anything on me! She also said that they don't like color treated hair so I am safe.:confused::confused::confused: Just reading this thread is making me itch! :lol: I once thought I had lice--I'd let the girls at Awana play with my hair. Next day I was itching. I checked and checked over a couple of weeks! It didn't stop itching for that long. I never did have lice, but I have always wondered what caused the itch. I would leave the co-op. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danestress Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 because based on my past experience of not having lice but thinking maybe we had been exposed, I need every spare minute to detail clean every square inch of my house. I am not really a house proud woman. But when I start thinking about things that crawl, the whole "Martha Steward" thing kicks in big time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 The itching is drivine ME insane and my hairdresser didn't find anything on me! She also said that they don't like color treated hair so I am safe.:confused::confused::confused: I am telling you, just dye your girls hair. No one will even know if you use the same color. ;) If everyone in the house gets a dye job, the critters will die shortly without a host. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I am telling you, just dye your girls hair. No one will even know if you use the same color. ;) If everyone in the house gets a dye job, the critters will die shortly without a host. My oldest dd did this to my grand-daughters back in November when they were both unbelievably infested -- she did it twice. -- when the lice professional came the next day, both girls still had a fair number of live ones in their hair. I had always thought that the hair dye thing worked. Cetaphil works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosy Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I wouldn't leave the group if it was one person causing the problem. I'm pretty sure my group would insist that they stay home. If it was more than one family, I'd think about staying home for a week or two, or maybe just put everyone's hair up in buns for the day and risk it. I've had lice before (working in preschool) and it was a pain, but not the end of the world. But we caught it before it spread past my hair...maybe if we'd had to delouse an entire house I'd feel differently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted March 12, 2012 Author Share Posted March 12, 2012 I wouldn't leave the group if it was one person causing the problem. I'm pretty sure my group would insist that they stay home. If it was more than one family, I'd think about staying home for a week or two, or maybe just put everyone's hair up in buns for the day and risk it. I've had lice before (working in preschool) and it was a pain, but not the end of the world. But we caught it before it spread past my hair...maybe if we'd had to delouse an entire house I'd feel differently. At this point we are up to six kids, and these are only the kids I know about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellers Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I've been a mom for 21 years and have never dealt with lice. I wouldn't hesitate to drop out. I can't imagine what a pain treating lice must be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyhomemaker Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 Yep, there's not that much left of the school year and I would not want the stress of constantly checking for or dealing with lice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltop Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I would drop out to avoid dealing with lice... Especially with just a few months remaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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