Recently an article has been making the recirculated media rounds about a couple of elementary school students who were not allowed to use sunblock during a field day.
Read the article at MSNBC.
I feel it is good to draw attention to stupid policies required because we tollerate frivolous lawsuits. It is ridiculous that the girls were not allowed to use sunblock. However, I think there are some things to consider.
- The mother didn't apply sunblock in the morning
- The girls are fine
- I'm sure the mother knew the policy beforehand, it's not that unheard of (my wife is a school teacher and all birthday treats MUST be store bought)
- I'm sure there was shade available. Come on, the girls wanted to play!
- They went to the hospital? Seriously?
When I was young, I fell asleep on a raft at a lake and got 2nd degree sunburns on my arms. I had to wrap them in gauze for two weeks. Painful? Yes. Hospital visit? NO! Don't blame the teacher, the principle, or the district. Did my parents blame the scout leader? NO!
This is so stupid. Why are we still talking about it?
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