I think the schools are going to have to think about keeping the kids too inactive.
They might develop Deep vein thrombosis.
They might develop Deep vein thrombosis.
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Political correctness & other nonsensical rubbish
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Legends of 1980 said:
No idea on hopscotch, but I know activities on a number of ovals are being banned because they are not exempt from watering bans, so they are like concrete.
As for marbles, they were banned at my PS back in the 80's. Kids were stealing them and assaulting younger kids for the "cool" marbles, and also some would use them as weapons in fights.
I've been a stay home dad the last 10 years Michael.Paranoia about peodaphiles is absolutely rife.Too many Today Tonight watching I suppose.
You try sitting ata park watching your son and his mates play on the swings--mothers sometimes literally run over to grab their kids.it's hilarious.
You try sitting ata park watching your son and his mates play on the swings--mothers sometimes literally run over to grab their kids.it's hilarious.
Michael said:
Thats just started now, and applies to many organizations (govt and private) that have people working with kids.
Not very connected to this issue now, but I understand the old system had a lot of holes in it, and predators were successfully enetering the organizations even with criminal records.
Personally I have no issue with it. If someone wants to work with kiddies (paid or volunteer) its better safe than sorry.
evo said:
Its scary how quickly the reaction starts. I remember years ago when a few scoutmasters were found to be pedophiles the scouts suddenly started having massive issues finding Dads willing to put their hand up, because they were afraid of the perception being labelled upon them. Another thing these exploiters of kids have done to make our world better
Good news on the recent arrests though, although scary to hear how many accessed the site for the short time it was active.Michael said:
Being sans kids, I haven't looked into the new requirements. I know they have been advertising heavily on the radio though, so hopefully effect during transition will be minimal (you would expect some bumps though).
Legends of 1980 said:http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,23828540-661,00.html
A Sunday Herald Sun survey of schools found:
CARLTON Gardens Primary School has banned cricket bats and removed its monkey bars and climbing equipment.
ST MICHAEL'S Primary School in North Melbourne has banned children playing football and soccer in the schoolyard.
ASCOT Vale West Primary School has banned games deemed "too rough".
ST PETER Chanel Primary School in Deer Park has outlawed tackling in football and soccer to avoid injuries.
Melbourne University researcher Dr June Factor said a primary school banned marbles because of "arguments".
"But for goodness sake how do children learn to resolve arguments if they don't have any?" she said.
Un-bloody-believable. What next? The banning of footy card dealing in case someone offers a cameron ling card and the kid gets nightmares? :
Banning physical activity during lunch times and breaks, way to contribute to obesity epidemic some are saying exists
Legends,
This is another example of how far (backward?) our society has become when we have morons introducing such petty and pedantic rules.
While I label these people as 'morons' due to them taking such ridiculous measures...they haven't been helped by the real cretins in this case, that being the judicial system and the judges who, over a period of time, have presided over petty litigation cases and handed down equally ridiculous compensation payments to the so-called 'victims'...forcing the 'morons' to enforce onto the rest of us ludicrous rules that the article you have pasted mentions.
You can thank people like Rob Hulls for the direction this state is taking, for a start.
Liverpool said:
Becoming like the US in that regard.
Michael said:
Maybe tell them you're an 'artist', I believe they are exempt from the rest of society
Do know it is a sad state of affairs guys but as a human service employee i think, the safer the better. I do understand it takes the whole "Dad or mum wants to help" thing into a more sinister light. I know as a single dad i would much prefer to know that my daughter was being supervised by quality adults out there in the community and in any mandatory institutions she may have to be engaged.
sorry evo but if i was a mum and saw you sitting on a bench at the park staring at the kids in the dero state you normally get about in. drooling at the mouth with a meths bottle in your hand with your privates hanging out the bottom of your shorts id be rushing up and grabbing my kid quick smart. lucky for you people like my good self jb and red know you are harmless. well at least harmless until someone tries to take the meths of ya.evo said:
Snap said:
Absolutely dead right.
As someone whose nieces were quietly molested for years by an individual who was regarded by my family as a close (and trusted) friend and by my mother as almost another son – I think any measures that help protect a child’s childhood are worth it, regardless of the inconvenience.
You just never ever know.
