Masking in Schools

Ireland announced it won't require mask schools. Why? Because they think it will exasperate anxiety or breathing difficulties for some students. Some children compensate for difficulties by breathing through their mouths. Chronic and prolonged mouth breathing can alter facial development. What about the possible psychological harm of widespread masking? That's an even greater worry. Facial expressions are integral to human connection, particularly for young kids who are only learning how to signal fear, confusion and happiness. Covering a child face mutes these non verbal forms of communication,. Can result in robotic and emotionless interactions, anxiety and depression.