Proud moment at school today

Crikey at 8 or 9, the only thing I was worried about was playin footy at break time and star wars figures!
Fancying girls or boys didn't even enter my head.

 

There's a lot of good points in this thread by people who have taken it seriously, from a variety of different view points. The most bizarre aspect of the whole situation is that one of those making an astute observation is Dragon Tyke!!!

 

I think you'll find that even in 'the real world" wherever that may be, there are people who don't laugh at kids or grown ups who like to dance with pink pom-poms.

Lots of adults can be tolerant and accepting too, even if you're not.

 

ahhh but wait till later after a few glasses of red.....

and my Mr Hyde like alter Ego kicks in

but I am gonna take that as a compliment .. thanks.

 

Re: ahhh but wait till later after a few glasses of red.....

Jam Drop I think you've confused two things - gender non-conformity is not the same as being gay. You seem to be treating this 8/9 year old as if the issue was to do with his sexuality - remember he's only 8/9.
The issue is he likes to behave in a way that girls traditionally behave.
Up to the age of 11 this shouldn't be a problem but if he continues in High School he will have a very difficult time.
The question you need to ask is - Is it right to encourage and reinforce a type of behaviour in an 8/9 year when that behaviour, if continued with, will cause problems a few years down the line?

 

Transition Day? Does he have to make is mind up for that particular day.

Whats it gonna be boy yes or no.

 

Transition to the next year. They have a day where they go to their next teacher and have lessons there.

 

Just wait till he gets to secondary school, all kids change from little darlings to evil little shits... even if they are not aware of the fact..
The world changes there, behaviour is different, language is different, tolerance is different.
It's like gay or lesbian couples "adopting" babies, they only think of themselves, the effect on the child is not considered and the future for them is hell.

 

Re: ahhh but wait till later after a few glasses of red.....

So you believe that in order to stop him being bullied when he is older he should be taught to live a lie, to reign in who he is and to pretend to be something else? Personally I think it's better to allow people to be themselves and to teach others to be more accepting than to teach people that they are wrong and need to be corrected to fit in.
I'd also say that she isn't confusing two things as 'I fancy David' is definitely in the gay area when said by a boy.

 

Re: ahhh but wait till later after a few glasses of red.....

Safeguarding team? Someone you talk to if something out of the ordinary - someone to take advice from or can get advice from.

Kids turn evil when they get to secondary school? Dream on - starts when they are about 10

 

Re: ahhh but wait till later after a few glasses of red.....

Are the safeguarding tea normal teachers in the school who have had a bit of extra training and know how to deal with things or is that all they do?

 

THat's possibly one of the most shameful comments i've seen on here.

 

Re: ahhh but wait till later after a few glasses of red.....

What the ****?

 

lol give up ya silly billy

 

Would you call your own son that?

 

If the worst this kid gets called is a pink Pom Pom fairy he'll be doing very well.

 

I wouldn't allow him to have pink pom poms in the first place.

 

Purple ones?