momofkhm Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 I actually googled and one thing that came up was when someone else here asked a question about it 4 years ago. :-) Different question than that one though. DS was tapped out and had planned to go on his ordeal this weekend. But he has the flu. The doc said he *might* be up to going camping by the weekend. DH even asked me if it was the doc or me who said no. It was me. With what I've heard, it's just not something to do if you aren't feeling 100%. Camping maybe, but not this. a night without a sleeping bag is not a concern to me, except for a youth who has had the flu and the overnight lows this weekend are expected to be in the low 40's. He can't go in May as that's the weekend dd graduates. So we're left with September. DH is getting a but pushy - taking a wait and see attitude, which is totally unlike him. For what it's worth, ds is one who makes a big deal over not feeling well. Although this time he's being rather stoic and trying to push through anyway. So what says the Hive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 The flu can last a very long time. And you can feel awful for weeks afterwards, depending on how severe. The flu is not just a small head cold or a 24 hour stomach virus. It can actually be quite serious. I think you are right to have concerns about him going when he has the flu. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2scouts Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Having the flu or just getting over the flu is a legitimate excuse for missing Ordeal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Camping would be a no for after the flu, IMO. But sleeping outside in the open, temp in the 40's, no food and so on? What if ds has a relapse and the kids checking on him thinks ds is faking? Risk of pneumonia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Definitely no, especially considering what I've heard about Ordeal. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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prairiewindmomma Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 FriedClams, we have had that discussion here. I'd reschedule too. Even if he had an emergency blanket and even if he could start a fire easily and even if the light rations were adequate....temps in the low 40s is cold and a strain on the body after influenZa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriedClams Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 FriedClams, we have had that discussion here. I'd reschedule too. Even if he had an emergency blanket and even if he could start a fire easily and even if the light rations were adequate....temps in the low 40s is cold and a strain on the body after influenZa. I'll research, thanks. Not trying to start a cupcake war, so I'm deleting my last post. :-) thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loowit Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 I asked my DH who went through an ordeal many years ago. He said he thinks that the boy should know from previous camping experiences if he feels up to it. I would most likely let my boy decide if he felt up to going. OTOH, my mommy instinct would be to keep him home, but I tend to overprotect my children. I also get the impression that the ordeal is sometimes rumored to be much worse than it really is, but of course that will vary a lot by region and who is running it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 FriedClams, what I meant was my dh and I have had the OA v. BSA discussion in our home. He is also OA/Woodbadge trained. Feel free to chat/pm away if you'd like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinE Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 He can't go in May as that's the weekend dd graduates. So we're left with September. DH is getting a but pushy - taking a wait and see attitude, which is totally unlike him. For what it's worth, ds is one who makes a big deal over not feeling well. Although this time he's being rather stoic and trying to push through anyway. So what says the Hive? Ask your DS and leave the decision to him. He's fourteen, old enough to know if he feels up to going through with it. There will be adults there; he won't be completely by himself. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 If it were my 14 yo and they wanted to go I'd let them. All my boys managed it at 12 or so. A younger kid probably not. If he is still sick though, (as in fever Thur) no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaKinVA Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 In general, I'd be a no. My oldest son would have wanted to try to go anyhow. He hates missing stuff because he's sick. But at 15, he is a much better judge of what he can handle than he was at 12. If it was a mild case, and he was up and about, carrying on like normal, I'd probably be okay with it. If he had been sick for days, and tired quickly, unusually quiet, etc. No. I know flu hits people differently...but personally, I've never experienced the flu the way most people here describe it. Neither have my kids. Maybe we've never really had it? Odds are against that, though, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwik Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Most people think they have had the flu until they actually get it. Remember a lot of people have died from the flu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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