Scottish Schools Ban Fathers Day Cards

By Author: Amy Whittingham
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Some Scottish educational institutions have outlawed Father's Days cards, in an effort to minimize the discomfort of children of single mothers or lesbians. The policy was finally uncovered after many of the dads failed to receive their regular cards and handmade gifts on Father's Day. Although educational facilities in cities such as Glasgow, Edinburgh, East Renfrewshire, Dumfries, Galloway and Clackmannshire have considered the rising number of children who reside in single parent or same-sex homes and have thus implemented this policy "in the interests of sensitivity" there are still many who strongly oppose this rule.

People who lobby for family concerns say the new policy is farcical because it relegates fathers to the fringe. In April it was reported that 25% of children in Britain live with a single parent. Over the last 20 years, this rate has doubled. Schools and teachers claim that they are just trying to be culturally aware.

In a continuation of a pattern of adopting "politically correct" measures and removing Christian references from holidays and greeting cards, primary schools have recently banned ...
... Father's Day cards, although Mother's Day cards are still permitted.

The breakdown of the family and divorce are cited as the reasons for the change. Sensitivity for kids who may life in fatherless homes has become a requirement for teachers. Schools are facing bigger problem, due to the country's accelerating breakdown of the family.