The mother of six-year-old Jakob and four-year-old Valentin works at home on a laptop while her children paint and look at a book next to her. LOS ANGELES - First it was toilet paper.
Disinfectant wipes. Beans. Coins. Computers. Now, desks are in short supply because of the coronavirus pandemic.Millions of kids logging onto virtual school this fall has parents scrambling to find furniture for them.
It’s a small indignity compared with the kids who don't even have home internet or computers, but it’s a hassle for parents lucky enough to have the space and money to afford desks just the same.At the same time, some people are realizing they'll be working from home for the long haul and require new furniture.