Mom asks son not to take off his mask in school so he wore it for school photo

[left-of-center2012]

Picture day lets the world know that school is officially in session. But amid a pandemic, it can also show signs of the times. Mask up in school is a number rule for the Peoples' family. So when first-grader Mason was asked to take his masks down for a school picture, he took it so seriously, he refused.

In a FB post, the mother recounts the moment.

Photographer: Ok, take your mask off.

Mason: My mom said to keep it on all the time unless I'm eating and far away from everybody.

Photographer: I'm sure it's ok to take it off for your pictures.

Mason: No, my mom seriously told me to make sure to keep it on.

Photographer: Are you sure you don't want to take it off for 2 seconds?

Mason: No Thank you, I always listen to my mom!

Photographer: Ok, say cheese!

“I'm so proud of him for sticking to his word but I should have been more clear about my rules on this day: said Nicole Peoples.

https://www.wxyz.com/news/i-always-listen-to-my-mom-mom-asks-son-not-to-take-off-his-mask-so-he-wore-it-for-in-school-photo?ka

[Hugh_Lebowski]

1. That is excellent! (nt)

[Hugin]

2. !

[MLAA]

3. A very smart and handsome boy. 💕

[Metatron]

4. What a great kid!

I can only imagine how proud she is of him.

[tanyev]

5. You go, Mason!

[Danmel]

6. His eyes are smiling

I am too. Good job young man!

[MontanaMama]

7. This little honey bunny!

Safety first Mason…

[hlthe2b]

8. A beautiful young man who is not afraid to show his intellect...

kudos

[RVN VET71]

9. Priceless. Cherishable family heirloom photo.

Just wonderful.

[XanaDUer2]

10. he's a man of his word nt

[lagomorph777]

11. What's wrong with that?

I think it's patriotic!

[left-of-center2012]

14. Who said there was anything wrong with it?

[lagomorph777]

17. apparently his mom would have preferred he remove it for the picture.

But it's cute and it shows the times he is living in.

[radical noodle]

12. His mother should be so proud!

When I was that age I was already disobeying my parents whenever I got the chance. Bravo for Mason!

[Etherealoc1]

13. Snapshot in time.

He'll have a story to tell to his kids and
grandkids.

In the meantime, kudos to him.

[Deuxcents]

26. 🤗

[twodogsbarking]

15. Super kid.

[Captain Zero]

58. He totally understands his mother has his best interests in mind.

on this matter.

[appleannie1]

16. You have to love a kid like that. WTG Mason.

[bucolic_frolic]

18. Memory will endure far longer than the pandemic

The 1918 Pandemic was not on my radar until 2020

[elias7]

30. !

[ybbor]

19. Love this so much!

“But it’s so harmful to the kids to make them wear masks in school.”

Mason is the man!

[moose65]

20. Adorable picture

And it will be memorable in future years. So many school pics all look the same - this one will stand out!

[Talitha]

21. He'll laugh about it when he's President.

[tavernier]

22. Looks like a young Obama

Beautiful!

[StarryNite]

23. Mason stood his ground!

[70sEraVet]

24. I wish some of the grownups I know .... would grow up

to be just like Mason!

[usaf-vet]

25. What a great picture. 20,30,60 years from now he will know when and why it was taken.....

.... and have a tale to tell his kids and grandkids.

Hopefully, he will never have to answer the typical "hey dad what did you do in the war".

How many generations of kids have asked that question.

I can't say much for the photographer's background artwork.

[Politicub]

27. An example of a picture that truly says more than 1,000 words.

The artsy side of me is delighted that what could have been a banal school photo has become an important cultural artifact.

[LiberalFighter]

28. He has a great mother too. Knows how to parent.

[yonder]

29. He's a good looking kid who listened to his Mom

and can be seen just fine through his eyes. I'd guess this photo will become cherished in this little guy's family story.

[Doodley]

31. He's smarter than a lot of adults and knows he can absolutely trust his mother.

[geardaddy]

32. Smart kid!

I love it

[orleans]

33. what a great kid! i love it.

someone upthread said a snapshot in time.
indeed.
bittersweet: in a time when we needed to wear masks, he listened to his mom.
beautiful!

[NH Ethylene]

34. Aww, that's really cute.

And the picture reveals more of his personality because of the mask.

[Cracklin Charlie]

35. It makes him look smart!

Cause he is.

Good job, Mason!

[demigoddess]

36. good job, Mom! Good job, son!

[Jon King]

37. This kid is awesome!!

Well done young fella.

[ananda]

38. That is adorable! One to remember for sure.

[CousinIT]

39. Adorable!

The mask takes nothing away. It's a good memory for him and his Mom.

[rebe303]

40. Cutie

Patootie 😍

[kairos12]

41. Hero.

[FakeNoose]

42. He'll always have a lasting reminder of 2021 - "The Covid Year"

[SunSeeker]

43. Something my son will never say: "I always listen to my mom!"

[3catwoman3]

44. She will treasure this picture.

Good job, Mason!

[sheshe2]

45. Bravo 👏 Mason!

[Tree Lady]

46. Great kid!

Love him ❤️

[Wingus Dingus]

47. Aww.

[Piasladic]

48. heartbreakingly sweet

I swear this child is the best

[MacKasey]

49. Smarter than any republican!

He be a better senator, congressman or governor than any republican right now!

[lunatica]

50. That's a great reference photo for "after the pandemic"

You should frame it and put it on the wall with his other school photos. And use it for bragging rights!

[LakeArenal]

51. I walked quite a ways to kindergarten.

(Remember when six year olds could walk to school?)

Anyway a neighbor came home in a taxi and the driver said hop in I’ll drive you to school. I said no I didn’t know him. The neighbor said you can go it will be alright.

I said no my mommy says never get in a car with someone you don’t know. So I walked.

[blueinredohio]

52. What a cute picture! And a very cute and smart boy.

[Bucky]

53. That's cute and will make for a good story one day.

But seriously, why aren't they just taking school photos outside this year? Outside is safe as long as they're spread out

[pansypoo53219]

54. bless him + his mom. may they thrive.

[Maru Kitteh]

55. TREASURE that photo and especially that child.

[BigmanPigman]

56. Good kid and good mom...

[Crunchy Frog]

57. A man of his word. Mom should be very proud.

[moonscape]

59. My heart is a puddle. n/t

[leftyladyfrommo]

60. What a cutie. Good for him! nt

[Dorian Gray]

61. Awwww

What an absolute precious sweetheart he is.

[piddyprints]

62. That is so sweet!

What an historical school photo! I'd be proud to have this photo of my child!