Parents Worried About First Day Of School

WAAY 31's Max Cohan learned more about the concern of some parents for their students returning back to school.

About the concern of some parents.

>> but we're in good shape to start tomorrow.

>> limestone county schools superintendent says his district spent months planning for friday he's confident masking, social distancing, and sanitizing guidelines laid out by the district means no last-minute adjustments are needed.

Some parents i talked to aren't convinced.

>> ashley is one sending her child back to traditional classrooms because her family can't handle the added responsibilities associated with virtual learning.

Her son is entering second grade she says at this point he knows what to do and what not to do in school this year, but it's a lot of responsibility to put on a 7-year-old.

>> they play with things and touch things and mess with things and still touch their face and put their fingers in their mouth.

So if -- i mean, the teachers are going to do all that they can, i trust that, but at the same time he's seven.

>> paige lanier is also nervous.

She's letting her 12th grader return forhis senior year but laid out clear rules for him >> wear your mask, don't hug, don't kiss, and no holding hands >> now they hope the district enforces social distancing and masking policies.

>> i do help that will help us maintain that social distancing.

Not only in the classroom but even as they enter the halls.

>> new school supplies include masks and sanitizer and moore says she's even going to have her son change into a new pair of clothes every day after school.

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