But the school adopted the idea, encouraged it and even offered to supply garments. They should not have done that because it is a political movement and it makes the school a party to activism - involving primary age kids. That's wrong. And many parents were furious. Of course children are exposed to all manner of stuff and much of it is what parents don't want them to see. OK. But schools, and especially primary schools, should take a step back.rode_kater wrote: ↑Sat Nov 06, 2021 10:17 pm In the context of this thread, the original article said the students came up with the idea themselves. So I don't know where you got the idea that I wanted schools to push anything particular.
As others point out, schools don't need to do anything, the rest of the world will introduce them to adult topics the moment they turn on the TV, look at the internet, etc.
On hearing the idea, the Head should have addressed the whole school and explained that all items of uniform are available to all pupils. Just as girls can wear trousers as a routine clothing option, so boys can wear skirts if they choose to do so, as long as they conform to the uniform specification. That applies every day rather than just for one day.