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Santa too scary for children, says government
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Author:  JimD [ 12 Dec 05, 20:19 ]
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Mon 12 Dec 2005

THE highlight of any Christmas party for generations of children has been the moment when the lights dim, voices hush and the sound of sleigh bells signals the imminent arrival of Santa Claus.

But that magic moment has come under threat from government advisers who have told teachers that children should be protected from the "terrifying" appearance of Santa at school Christmas parties.

Pantomimes are also regarded as psychological "scene of crime" sites, with teachers told to seat nervous pupils near an exit.

The advice, on the website teachernet.gov.uk , run by the communications unit of the Department for Education and Skills (DfES).

Full story Scotsman
Author:  milly [ 12 Dec 05, 20:26 ]
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well that is just the most stupid thing :eek: I just told my seven year old daughter this and she rolled her eyes and said 'why???' in a most irritated and indignant fashion!!! ::lol::
Author:  BBoop [ 12 Dec 05, 20:45 ]
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Usual nonsense from the pc brigade. Personally I think an over excited bunch of children fit to explode is far more scary than Santa. :angel:
Author:  milly [ 12 Dec 05, 21:00 ]
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::lol:: thats true!!!
Author:  Jezi [ 13 Dec 05, 1:06 ]
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Must say I've definitely not noticed any 'terrified' children when Santa makes an appearance at the youth club's Christmas parties. Let's just hope Father Christmas has time to make an appearance tomorrow :angel: Infact, their wee faces are actually a picture because they are absolutely delighted when he comes in and some actually look star struck. ::lol:: Bless.
Author:  JimD [ 13 Dec 05, 1:26 ]
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What got me going was the originators site teachernet.gov.uk

Are they now LEADING the PC brigade :eek:
Author:  milly [ 13 Dec 05, 10:20 ]
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the whole thing is just becoming laughable :-?
Author:  Liisi [ 13 Dec 05, 10:24 ]
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It seems that these days people have far too much evergy, and it's sad they every now and then direct it to totally lost causes like this one. Rediculous!
Author:  JimD [ 13 Dec 05, 17:59 ]
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When my Granddaughter arrives this evening I will inform her of the new rules.

I may get injured in the conflict as she is very protective of her rights............ like most 4 yr olds.
Author:  Westy [ 13 Dec 05, 18:26 ]
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sssh don't tell anyone but I don't think Santa exists, unless he looks like my mum in her pyjamas! ;)
Author:  JimD [ 13 Dec 05, 18:30 ]
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:eek: Westy.wash your mouth out with gravy browning. You never know who reads these pages :eek:
Author:  Westy [ 13 Dec 05, 18:40 ]
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I could easily be wrong, I may have dreamt mumattheendofthebed gate
Author:  cc100 [ 13 Dec 05, 22:17 ]
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Now is this just exaggerated for the papers or is it wholly true?
Author:  Jezi [ 13 Dec 05, 22:35 ]
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Jezi wrote:
Must say I've definitely not noticed any 'terrified' children when Santa makes an appearance at the youth club's Christmas parties. Let's just hope Father Christmas has time to make an appearance tomorrow :angel: Infact, their wee faces are actually a picture because they are absolutely delighted when he comes in and some actually look star struck. ::lol:: Bless.


Santa did have 20 minutes to spare and let's just say none of them exactly looked terrified.
Author:  JimD [ 14 Dec 05, 0:02 ]
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:-? Right, I checked with Miss BossyBoots and she told me not to be so silly. She then told her mum who said it was to do with my age. :-?

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