[Cherie]

Originally Posted by Ammi

...yeah it’s different types of schools and areas I think as well, some of our local schools are very ‘family’ and staff and parents can know each other socially...others are not so much, but we’ve always had partners involved in most school social things and children will always just come right out and ask......I know one friend/colleague in particular a few years ago and it was particularly noticeable as well because there were 3 staff weddings close together that summer ...but his was the only one that wasn’t a heterosexual wedding ...and he wasn’t allowed to show his photographs to his class...he just isn’t the sort of person who would ever raise it as ‘an issue’ either...but it obviously did it upset him...

that was downright cruel, either you allow everyone or no one

I just don't think it is something that happened in the schools my kids went to , maybe it did but my boys would have cared less about new babies or teachers getting married and definately in High School that wasn't happening!

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

I don't think there's a problem with teachers sharing aspects of their lives with kids, especially once they get to 10+, within reason obviously. I think the days of the "stern, distant school teacher" who is only there for academics & discipline is a bit outdated really.

It can go the other way of course - my daughter had a newly qualified teacher last year who was "everyone's pal" - the kids all thought he was amazing, best teacher ever, so much fun... but frankly as a TEACHER he was absolute pish . I went to her parents evening and straight afterwards texted my wife "FFS he has no idea what he's doing haha". I'm not convinced she learned anything at all last year, and some of what he was teaching was straight up INCORRECT ...

Anyway, off topic there a bit, but yeah I think it would be quite nice for a teacher to share wedding pics with the kids if they're interested.

Does anyone else remember the drama and chaos that would ensue at primary school when a teacher got married and changed their name? . "Can you take this along to Mrs White?" "...who??? That's Ms Smith! WHAT IS HAPPENING"

...oh, most name changes are usually adapted to really easily by the children from my experience...maybe because most weddings seem to be in the Summer break when there is time off for a longer honeymoon/holiday...so then that teacher will have a name change but also a new class who haven’t got used to their name so much....

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Cherie

that was downright cruel, either you allow everyone or no one

I just don't think it is something that happened in the schools my kids went to , maybe it did but my boys would have cared less about new babies or teachers getting married and definately in High School that wasn't happening!

...yeah, schools are different but ours and many local schools are very much ‘community families’....

[Ammi]

...just following on actually from what TS said...the children/parents know of upcoming staff name changes as well which makes them aware of marriages...

[DouglasS]

Is this really necessary? It seems a bit pointless. Also if anything it’d probably cause gay kids to be bullied more (If they even are bullied in today’s age, doubtful) because they’re similar to the head teacher

[The Slim Reaper]

Originally Posted by DouglasS

Is this really necessary? It seems a bit pointless. Also if anything it’d probably cause gay kids to be bullied more (If they even are bullied in today’s age, doubtful) because they’re similar to the head teacher

They'll probably be bullied more but it's doubtful they're being bullied at all?

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by DouglasS

Is this really necessary? It seems a bit pointless. Also if anything it’d probably cause gay kids to be bullied more (If they even are bullied in today’s age, doubtful) because they’re similar to the head teacher

Oh come of it, that's a real stretch

[DouglasS]

Originally Posted by The Slim Reaper

They'll probably be bullied more but it's doubtful they're being bullied at all?

That’s why I put the brackets with an if.

I imagine the vast majority are treated norm, the youngest generation are generally the most accepting

[DouglasS]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Oh come of it, that's a real stretch

Being comparable to the head teacher or having things in common could be a cause of bullying / joking.

[Beso]

What has his private life got to do with the kids..

Attention seeking twonk.

[Ammi]

...this is the assembly which he took this morning to mark the start of the school’s LGBTQ+ week.....it’s only around 7minutes long for that section, if anyone would like to watch...

Youtube video

[Marsh.]

Originally Posted by The Slim Reaper

They'll probably be bullied more but it's doubtful they're being bullied at all?

[Tom4784]

Good for him, I can see a lot of gammon acting like it's inappropriate or something because their bigotry makes them think that anything gay related is somehow 'dirty' or inappropriate for kids when it's no different to a hetero person announcing they've married.

It's remarkable though, it's been about 14 years since I left secondary school and the amount of progress in that time is astounding. It makes me happy that newer generations will be less bigoted and ruled by hate than those that came before them.

Originally Posted by DouglasS

Is this really necessary? It seems a bit pointless. Also if anything it’d probably cause gay kids to be bullied more (If they even are bullied in today’s age, doubtful) because they’re similar to the head teacher

You're probably one of those people that think gay people shouldn't adopt because the kids would get bullied. It's remarkable how people use their own cowardice to try to force others into the shadows.

Bullies will bully regardless, we shouldn't encourage people to change how they live their lives just to accommodate the bullies. What an disgusting attitude to have.