cappie Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 I always thought the Pomms were a bit crazy Santa too scary for children, says UK government What would we do without the nanny state to protect us from ourselves? From The Scotsman: 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 www.teachernet.gov.uk, run by the communications unit of the Department for Education and Skills (DfES), was yesterday criticised by education specialists, who said learning to cope with fear was a vital part of growing up. The furore appeared to have led to a U-turn, with the advice being removed last night and the government denying it represented official policy. Outstanding. Her Majesty's government suggests Santa is a source of terror. The UK's professional educators concur, but insist that learning to cope with FEAR is a vital part of growing up. And doubtless our own minders will deplore the exclusivist Christian bigotry and patriarchal ideology lurking behind Santa's day job as Bishop of Myra. Perhaps the old boy isn't coming to town, after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 That is one of the weirder things I've heard this morning. While my own children are not keen on people in costumes, I can't image them being terrified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didacus Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 [b]The raindeer... the rainderr... he's evil!!!![/b] [i][b]EVIL!!!![/b][/i] [color=red][b]EVIL!!!! AND THE BIG GUY IN THE RED SUIT IS HIS PAWN!!![/color][/b] oh, and HSMom... if that's just one of the weirdest things you've heard this morning I can only wonder what your average morning looks like! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scardella Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmotherofpirl Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 The guy who plays the killer zombie inn my haunted house in October is the same guy who plays Santa Claus for us at our Festival of Trees. The kids are more afraid of him as Santa..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thy Geekdom Come Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Well sure he's scary...when you completely manipulate him into a device used to control the behavior of children by feeding into their commercialist tendencies instead of bringing the joy of Christ's Birth (because that would be taboo). It's like having a Christmas celebration with the cops showing up under a totalitarian regime...and the cops know if you shout or cry or pout... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Government advisor: "Um, I didn't say [i]Santa Claus[/i], I said Satan Claws. Children find [i]Satan Claws[/i] scary. Yes..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmotherofpirl Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetpea316 Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Yikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thy Geekdom Come Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 [quote name='Nathan' date='Dec 13 2005, 10:11 AM']Government advisor: "Um, I didn't say [i]Santa Claus[/i], I said Satan Claws. Children find [i]Satan Claws[/i] scary. Yes..." [right][snapback]823213[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleflower+JMJ Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 well it also depends what age these children are....preschool? older? because part of the childhood development where you get stranger anxiety. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didacus Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 you people are so strange... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 [quote name='Didacus' date='Dec 13 2005, 09:48 AM']you people are so strange... [right][snapback]823243[/snapback][/right] [/quote] You mean that in a loving way, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tojo Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 [quote name='Nathan' date='Dec 13 2005, 11:11 AM']Government advisor: "Um, I didn't say [i]Santa Claus[/i], I said Satan Claws. Children find [i]Satan Claws[/i] scary. Yes..." [right][snapback]823213[/snapback][/right] [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djc08 Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 What in the world Well I guess I was afraid of Santa as a little kid but I think I was more shy then scared. Like I would cry when my mom wanted me to go sit on his lap in the Mall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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