Would you let your kids play with kids that you knew were HIV positive?

What would be your reasoning either way?

Yes. But I would make sure my children were aware of first aid issues, like not touching their friends without gloves if they got hurt & bled. It's not as if they can catch HIV from playing! & imagine how horrible it would feel to the HIV kids & their families if they were discriminated against like that!

Yes, I would. Yes, I have. And they are all aware and VERY careful not to share anything that contains body fluids (toothbrushes, etc...).

yes. i would educate them about it, though. what better way to make being a child with HIV even worse, than to make them an outcast?

you can not catch HIV from playing. the onl way is to trasfer bodilly fluieds, that dont pass through oxygen. oxygen kills the virus. as long as they dont share anything that swaps fluides, they are fine.

Yes, as long as the kid with HIV doesn't bite or play rough and educate your kids... good luck

No. Kids get hurt when they play. They get scrapes and cuts all of the time. I would not risk my child's life for political correctness.

No. My reasoning is the old phrase better safe than sorry

I would make sure that you child is educated first so they know what not to do.

OF COURSE I WOULD. NOT LETTING THEM PLAY WOULD ONLY CONTRIBUTE TO THE PROBLEM OF IGNORANCE AND FEAR.....
I WOULD TEACH THEM ABOUT FLUIDS AND KEEPING THE TO YOURSELF. YOUR KIDS COULD MAKE AN HIV-KID REALLY SICK....

Why not? It was not their faults that they got the disease. It is not like they are going to catch it during play. I mean, there are kids who play with kids who turns out having meningitis and they end up getting sick with that.

That's really tuff. Um..not to sound mean or uncaring, I would have to say no. You never know what could happen, they could get cut on something, get a nosebleed, who knows. :)

It is a split decision for me. I would have to explain to my child what to do and what not to do if the other child was hurt. If the other kids are educated by their parents and understand the severity of having HIV and they knew what they can do and what not to do, I wouldn't have any problem with my kids playing with theirs. But if the parents are non-caring, don't explain what is going on to their children, I would have to say no.

Yes. Why not? How often do children exchange body fluids? Saliva doesn't count. It can't transmit the virus. To make yourself feel better, if you can, talk to your child about why it's not healthy to touch other peoples blood. Just generalize it, don't point out the HIV+ child. Explain that blood can spread sicknesses, and if someone else is bleeding, your child should get an adult. Just keep it simple.
It also depends on the age of the children. Biting is common in very young children, so that would be a concern. I would talk to the child's parents, and express your concern in a diplomatic way. Just say this is new to you, and ask them to help you understand why it is safe. Turn it around, and say is there anyway your child could make their HIV+ child sick?

I would let my kids play but first I would make sure they both know all the precautions that need to be taken if anyone gets hurt. We also need to be aware of the ages here, a very young child might not fully understand how to prevent an incident that might be of risk. If the child is too young, I feel you as a parent should be around at all times.

Absolutely. You cannot catch HIV from normal playing. Just as long as you tlak to your kid and let them know that if they were to get hurt, not to touch the bloody wound as that could transmit the virus. You can only catch HIV through blood, semen or vaginal fluids-not from anything else-not even saliva. SO let your kid play, jsut make sure you educate her. :)

Yes, why wouldn't I?

Yes, I have a friend that is HIV, we have been friends for 6 years now, I just don't drink from the same glass or exchange fluids in anyway.......Just explain to your kids if they are old enough....tell them they shouldn't share candy or soda, If the kids are real little, Just tell them that their friend is sick and you don't want them to get it......If their older, tell them the truth....Good Luck

Yes, sure, why not?

And no, I would not be over protective of what they do with eachother.

Of course I don't want them to be sharing tooth brushes, but if they do, nothing will happen!

Many people are ignorant and think that HIV is easily spreadable. No, it's not that easy. Even if they share toothbrushes, it can't spread because HIV is not in the saliva. It is only communicable if blood or sperm is involved.

Of course. I would let my kids know if their friend was bleeding that they were not to touch the blood but that's about it. They say it can't be passed through saliva but lot's of other stuff can. My kids are not allowed to share drinks with anyone HIV or not