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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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Blueskies25 · 03/05/2025 20:06

BreakingPoint555 · 03/05/2025 20:03

This post is so clearly rage bait

I don’t see that in it but I think some people actively look for things to get enraged about

LemonadeSunshine · 03/05/2025 20:05

If you're aggrieved by having to comply with school rules at age 5, you have a long and difficult 10+ years ahead.

Missedthis · 03/05/2025 20:05

BreakingPoint555 · 03/05/2025 20:03

This post is so clearly rage bait

You’re right. And it’s brought out all the supporters.

xmasdealhunter · 03/05/2025 20:05

@arcticpandas you do know that other religions use henna too? Glitter tattoos are like nail polish. Not linked to any religion, not cultural.

Frostynoman · 03/05/2025 20:04

God you’re that person.

Stop being a bigot and get that glitter tattoo off their arm.

Better yet, try your argument at school and tell us the result.

do better OP.

BreakingPoint555 · 03/05/2025 20:03

This post is so clearly rage bait

Missedthis · 03/05/2025 20:03

Blueskies25 · 03/05/2025 19:56

Oh for god sake?!?!
What nonsense

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It’s really not nonsense. If you had any experience of dual heritage families, you’d know that.

arcticpandas · 03/05/2025 20:01

Ghrace · 03/05/2025 19:31

Mum and I get the bus together with the kids, I asked on the bus if they had an issue with her kids Henna and she said no the teacher just said it looked beautiful.

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Get Henna tatoos for your DD and see what the teacher says. Put some glitter in them as well. Say you have converted to Islam and nobody will dare say anything.

SnakebitesandSambucas · 03/05/2025 19:59

Hope the Daily mail doesn't pick this up or Mumsnet put it on their FB feed. It's very identifying 😵‍💫

Blueskies25 · 03/05/2025 19:56

Missedthis · 03/05/2025 19:54

I mean, she referred to the children as “mixed”.

Not even mixed race.

Just “mixed”

Sounds pretty racist to me.

There’s nothing logical about your thinking.

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Oh for god sake?!?!
What nonsense

HuffleMyPuffle · 03/05/2025 19:55

Dramatic · 03/05/2025 19:47

I suppose she's just trying to say the Henna isn't absolutely necessary like it would be to a practicing Muslim? (I don't actually know if it's compulsory for practicing Muslims or not tbh). Maybe I am just trying to see the best in the OP

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You must be

Because her comments are worrying

Missedthis · 03/05/2025 19:54

Blueskies25 · 03/05/2025 19:49

Stop being ridiculous, I am capable of being a reasonable logical thinker which clearly you are not, stop trying to read racism / accuse people of being racists when they are not
I refuse to pander to this kind of nonsense

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I mean, she referred to the children as “mixed”.

Not even mixed race.

Just “mixed”

Sounds pretty racist to me.

There’s nothing logical about your thinking.

Kilroyonly · 03/05/2025 19:52

Blueskies25 · 03/05/2025 19:49

Stop being ridiculous, I am capable of being a reasonable logical thinker which clearly you are not, stop trying to read racism / accuse people of being racists when they are not
I refuse to pander to this kind of nonsense

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People on here are so self righteous, I don’t believe they are really like this irl at all so I largely ignore this nonsense

Blueskies25 · 03/05/2025 19:52

Missedthis · 03/05/2025 19:43

Tell me you’re also racist without…

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Accusing people of being racist when they are not…..I have reported you to MN

NeverDropYourMooncup · 03/05/2025 19:51

Why are you fussing about this when the teacher is apparently having to tell you to wash your child at some point in the following four days?

Blueskies25 · 03/05/2025 19:49

Missedthis · 03/05/2025 19:43

Tell me you’re also racist without…

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Stop being ridiculous, I am capable of being a reasonable logical thinker which clearly you are not, stop trying to read racism / accuse people of being racists when they are not
I refuse to pander to this kind of nonsense

CautiousLurker01 · 03/05/2025 19:47

Blueskies25 · 03/05/2025 19:28

Maybe be more resilient and not so easily offended / over sensitive…..some people really do want to read racism into everything even when it isn’t there

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Lots of reasons glitter is not allowed in schools (well-known - ecological, an EU wide ban, known allergies)… OP’s first port was to comment on henna getting a ‘cultural’ pass.

Come on - it’s clearly racism. And ill-informed because Hindis use henna too.

Dramatic · 03/05/2025 19:47

HuffleMyPuffle · 03/05/2025 19:42

If it was just that then OP wouldn't be then going on about how these girls aren't Muslim enough

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I suppose she's just trying to say the Henna isn't absolutely necessary like it would be to a practicing Muslim? (I don't actually know if it's compulsory for practicing Muslims or not tbh). Maybe I am just trying to see the best in the OP

SquashedSquid · 03/05/2025 19:45

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Missedthis · 03/05/2025 19:43

Blueskies25 · 03/05/2025 19:38

I think thats basically it as well but so many people on here think it’s utter racism…..which in my opinion, if you think reasonably it clearly isn’t

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Tell me you’re also racist without…

HuffleMyPuffle · 03/05/2025 19:42

Blueskies25 · 03/05/2025 19:38

I think thats basically it as well but so many people on here think it’s utter racism…..which in my opinion, if you think reasonably it clearly isn’t

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If it was just that then OP wouldn't be then going on about how these girls aren't Muslim enough

yeesh · 03/05/2025 19:41

Total knob

PluckyBamboo · 03/05/2025 19:40

And people wonder why teachers are leaving the profession.....

Blueskies25 · 03/05/2025 19:38

Dramatic · 03/05/2025 19:35

I think what OP is trying to say is that a glitter tattoo doesn't affect their education any more than a henna tattoo does.

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I think thats basically it as well but so many people on here think it’s utter racism…..which in my opinion, if you think reasonably it clearly isn’t

JackieDaytonaLuckyBrews · 03/05/2025 19:38

Dramatic · 03/05/2025 19:35

I think what OP is trying to say is that a glitter tattoo doesn't affect their education any more than a henna tattoo does.

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I think you are being generous there. It definitely isn't what the OP is trying to say.