Agree, and I spent an entire career in law enforcement, followed by 11 years as an EMT -- both in a busy urban area.No offense, but nothing has changed. They both work in professions where they can be exposed to bodily fluids, needle sticks with HIV, Hepatitis, TB, H1N1, Cancer etc.
I grew up this as the son of an RN who in 40 years suffered many needle sticks, etc, and my first career path was law enforcement.
Certainly can't hurt to ask if you generally have a good parenting relationship. But make it clear that it's an *ask* not a demand. As others have said, he may actually be relieved, but hesitant to ask you.
That said, my husband is a volunteer EMT, and his new protocol when he comes home is to walk immediately into the laundry room and put all his clothes in the washer right away, then wash his hands and face right away. It's not perfect, but as a PP said, first responders are definitely aware.
I would ask about taking the kids full time if you have a good relationship.
My sister is struggling with her shared custody arrangement. She and her husband are doing strict isolation with the kids, but her ex isn’t. It’s keeping my sister up at night that it’s something she has no control over, unfortunately.
I like this approach...thanks jalapeno_pretzel!The situation is evolving so quickly, even if he isn't interested in taking you up on the offer now, he may change his mind in the future. So if he declines, you can just leave it as a standing offer if the situation deteriorates further.