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Glitter Tattoo at school

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Ghrace · 03/05/2025 18:02

My DD has just turned 5 on Thursday, for her birthday my sister did a little glitter tattoo on her arm. When her school cardigan was on it wasn’t noticeable but at some point in the day she must have taken it off. The teacher pulled me aside at the end of the day and said she’s not allowed glitter tattoos and it has to be gone for Tuesday.

My issue is following Eid and before Easter holidays 2 little girls in her class came back to school for the last few days with Henna, which to me is the same vibe as a glitter tattoo. This was on their arms and hands so noticeable even with cardigans on. I know the mum well and know they never said anything about the Henna.

AIBU to think it’s not very fair that Henna is okay but Glitter Tattoos aren’t? Should I ask the school more about this policy?

DH thinks Henna is probably fine as it’s “cultural”.

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Scarydinosaurs · 03/05/2025 18:30

Millions of non-practising Christians get Christmas Day off. Why not have Eid off if it’s a day of celebration in your culture?

A glitter tattoo is nothing like henna for Eid.

AutumnLeaves91 · 03/05/2025 18:30

Adding another message since reading your other replies - you’re just outright being racist and this thread is being reported. Shame on you, I feel sorry for your daughter having such a poor example of a mum.

Emonade · 03/05/2025 18:29

PlutoCat · 03/05/2025 18:26

This is the sort of shit that Reform is emboldening. There has definitely been an influx of racism on MN since Thursday. Expect more.

It’s so depressing

GreenSkyes · 03/05/2025 18:29

Ghrace · 03/05/2025 18:22

So one family can take a day off school and have their version of temporary tattoo for a religion they otherwise don’t participate in (mum goes to church, the kids are baptised etc.)
Maybe we should all start celebrating Eid so we can all access the more relaxed rules - doesn’t seem like religion is relevant as they aren’t Muslim!

Celebrate Eid, you may enjoy it.
We're Christian and enjoy celebrating with those who believe in Jesus and those who don't but share presents etc on Christmas day.

Hoppinggreen · 03/05/2025 18:29

Ghrace · 03/05/2025 18:22

So one family can take a day off school and have their version of temporary tattoo for a religion they otherwise don’t participate in (mum goes to church, the kids are baptised etc.)
Maybe we should all start celebrating Eid so we can all access the more relaxed rules - doesn’t seem like religion is relevant as they aren’t Muslim!

And here it is

Emonade · 03/05/2025 18:28

Ghrace · 03/05/2025 18:22

So one family can take a day off school and have their version of temporary tattoo for a religion they otherwise don’t participate in (mum goes to church, the kids are baptised etc.)
Maybe we should all start celebrating Eid so we can all access the more relaxed rules - doesn’t seem like religion is relevant as they aren’t Muslim!

Do you go to church? Do you get time off for Easter and Christmas?? Get a fucking grip and get off Facebook where you read all this shit

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Ghrace · 03/05/2025 18:28

LaurieFairyCake · 03/05/2025 18:27

Nicely ducked OP.

Do confirm the father is Muslim, cos you’ve been asked.

Yes the father is Muslim - but the children are baptised, attend a church school and dad isn’t involved!

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AutumnLeaves91 · 03/05/2025 18:28

Getting some dodgy vibes here, using inverted commas for cultural and your further posts on the thread…. Henna and glitter tattoos are incomparable. I think you weren’t completely unreasonable for your daughter having the tattoo in the first place, but I equally don’t think the school were being unreasonable in asking for it to be removed after the day was over. You are being unreasonable for thinking henna should have been removed as well/treated the same.

Megifer · 03/05/2025 18:28

It'll have rubbed off by Tuesday

I know im missing the point.

Do henna or just put a normal non-glitter one on next time.

LaurieFairyCake · 03/05/2025 18:27

Nicely ducked OP.

Do confirm the father is Muslim, cos you’ve been asked.

PlutoCat · 03/05/2025 18:26

This is the sort of shit that Reform is emboldening. There has definitely been an influx of racism on MN since Thursday. Expect more.

Caravaggiouch · 03/05/2025 18:26

Get a grip and wash off the glitter tattoo, stop trying to manufacture outrage.

ConsuelaHammock · 03/05/2025 18:25

What on earth is wrong with a glitter tattoo on a child’s arm? I wouldn’t remove it tbh . What are they going to do ? Wash her arm in school?

HopscotchBanana · 03/05/2025 18:24

TruthJoin · 03/05/2025 18:13

They're exactly the same , however the schools to scared too say anything about religion. And from the previous comments I can see why haha

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Yes babes.

Can you believe there's this Jewish boy wearing a skull cap, but they won't let my Jayleighn-McKartleign wear her Bratz doll baseball cap!!

ToKittyornottoKitty · 03/05/2025 18:24

Ghrace · 03/05/2025 18:22

So one family can take a day off school and have their version of temporary tattoo for a religion they otherwise don’t participate in (mum goes to church, the kids are baptised etc.)
Maybe we should all start celebrating Eid so we can all access the more relaxed rules - doesn’t seem like religion is relevant as they aren’t Muslim!

Have you never come across Christmas before? Why are you being so ignorant and hateful towards your friend? It’s just a glitter tattoo!

beAsensible1 · 03/05/2025 18:22

Eid is also Christmas but for a different religion.

lots of non religious people celebrate Christmas as its cultural why can’t they.

it’s just a glitter tattoo wipe it off

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Ghrace · 03/05/2025 18:22

So one family can take a day off school and have their version of temporary tattoo for a religion they otherwise don’t participate in (mum goes to church, the kids are baptised etc.)
Maybe we should all start celebrating Eid so we can all access the more relaxed rules - doesn’t seem like religion is relevant as they aren’t Muslim!

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TruthJoin · 03/05/2025 18:20

Art designed to to be celebrated by

YouRemindMe0fTheBabe · 03/05/2025 18:19

Tiswa · 03/05/2025 18:14

glitter tattoos aren’t allowed and nothing else matters and frankly neither should they be juat like nail polish. The Henna tattoo is irrelevant

Why not? Nail polish is allowed at my kids' school. It doesn't cause any issues as far as I'm aware...

lnks · 03/05/2025 18:18

You need to give your head a wobble

GreenSkyes · 03/05/2025 18:17

Glitter tattoos are easy/easier to remove for school, Henna is not.

If you want to bet awkward about it. Do henna tattoos at your next party 🤷🏼‍♀️. YABU, to compare glitter tattoos and henna

HuffleMyPuffle · 03/05/2025 18:17

Ghrace · 03/05/2025 18:12

The father isn’t involved at all (doesn’t even live in the UK anymore) but the children are mixed.

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So Mum is embracing their heritage from both sides

Wow you sound like a nasty piece

OnLockdown · 03/05/2025 18:17

Does it really matter? I doubt a glitter tattoo would last from Thursday to Tuesday anyway, so your DD isn't missing out on anything.

YouRemindMe0fTheBabe · 03/05/2025 18:16

I don't think you can compare a glitter tattoo with henna.

Having said that, I also don't think a 5 year old having a glitter tattoo is a big deal. Why does the school object? My daughter and her friends have gone to school with them before and it has never been mentioned. My son came home from school with a temporary dinosaur tattoo recently. The older kids had been selling them for 20p each as part of a fundraiser for the end of year disco.

By all means ask the school about their policy but only with regard to the glitter tattoo, no need to mention the henna.

fiveIsNewOne · 03/05/2025 18:15

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