Commiserations to the pupils at Rudyard Kipling Primary School, Woodingdean, were reportedly
told they could no longer touch each other while playing at break time.
It has left children feeling “bored” at break times, while some
parents say it will turn their children into “snowflakes” because they
are being mollycoddled.
The
Argus reports that a letter sent home to parents by the headteacher Joanne Smith said it
follows concerns about “play fighting and rough play” that were “causing
some children to get upset”.
She said games such as “it” and “team it” had “escalated” and said a new “gentle hands” rule was in place at the school.
It included teaching children “lots of new games” that follow the gentle rule.
Whilst Mrs Smith has told parents it does not mean children cannot touch each
other, parents say their children were told not to touch one
another.
A letter from Mrs Smith to parents states:
“To clarify, ‘Gentle Hands’
does not mean ‘no touching’. The children are of course allowed to hold
hands or play clapping games with a friend should they wish to.
Gentle Hands simply means playing games outside that do not need to be physical.
This will ensure the playground is a happy, safe and calm place where
everyone can enjoy their lunchtime running around and getting the
exercise we know is important to them.”
I take it rugby etc is banned at this school?
A non scientific observation/query raises its head, as schools seek to cover kids in cotton wool and ban contact sports, "it" etc how is it that the levels of street violence appears to be escalating?
Could it be that by banning these games Nanny is breeding a generation of kids/teens who can't cope with reality, or control their emotions, and resort to hysterical violence when reality bites?
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