Children Are Pressuring The Parent To Get Vacinated

[OldChestNuts]

I have a family member that has not been vacinated and are constantly pressured by the children to get vacinated. Parent is losing sleep and getting sick due to the pressure.
The children now has turned to me to help and persuade the parent to be vacinated.
What do you people think? I am reluctant to join in the pressuring club as I don't want to be responsible for unforeseen risks.
I was put on the spot light by the children asked me to persuade their parent to be vacinated and I stupidly said I will try to talk to their parent.
Not sure what to do now.

[wolf63]

I presume the children are adults.

I, personally, think that getting the jag is the right thing to do.

But to basically bully another person into having the vaccine is wrong.

Talk to the family member to make sure they understand the need for inoculation, but support their decision.

Good luck

[OldChestNuts]

The children are all working adults.
After they put me on the spot light and I have thoughts later and I am annoyed by the children in pressuring them because they want the parent to go on holiday with them.
I think this is madness to pressuring someone against their decision to go on holiday. I agree bullying is the right word to use here. I am not supporting this bullying club.

[Peter Pedant]

you have to persuade the non-vacc it is in the interests of all concerned to get the vaccination

the worst unforeseen risk is that they arent vaccinated, they get covid and die - this can be prevented by vaccination

this is a no brainer for me - but I have a different background ( used to work at Porton Down)

[Peter Pedant]

erm there doesnt seem to a question to answer

[bobbinwales]

Maybe theyll all feel guilty ( tho they shouldn't as there tried) if he catches it or has to hide away for ages . But all you can do is advise him and discuss what he's concerns are. But no pressure and dont try to hard.

[woofgang]

I agree with PP's logic but I would never ever try to coerce an adult into doing anything. By me its not right and has the potential to go badly wrong. And bullying for whatever reason is a really nasty thing to do.

[woofgang]

btw i have no kids but if I did and they tried to bully, persuade or coerce me then my response would be two words, the second one being "off"

[bobbinwales]

If they say no and are determined or feeling pressured then all you can do is suggest they ask there doctor if they have concerns and then leave it at that- and if they still say no wish them luck and say youll come and visit /hug them only when you feel its safe to do so

[Peter Pedant]

// and they tried to bully, persuade or coerce me then my response would be.....
to wonder if they had a point and I was just being silly and old
BUT

it is the real world and I explained to THEM how the new vaccine worked - either they didnt listen or didnt lave a decent general pathology course - bring back Walter and Israek !

[Peter Pedant]

late entry
but this is being played out in Bolton Blackburn and Burnely every day innit?