Holiday club and sunglasses

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beemamare · 11/08/2025 10:22

My son has ADHD and ASD. He lives in sunglasses. Finds bright lights difficult (especially the sun) and to be honest I like him to wear them anyway because of the UV protection. If we forget them he has been known to have meltdowns because the sun 'hurts his eyes'. It's such an easy win for us so I now have pairs everywhere. Dropped him at holiday club today and they've immediately said no sunglasses in case something hits him in the face. We had a discussion about how kids wear glasses for eyesight are allowed (to be honest I think children should be encouraged to wear sunglasses anyway, but that wasn't my argument). They took the sunglasses in with them and are going to speak with the manager. I had to go as I was late for work. Now worrying so going to call for an update. AIBU to think he should just be allowed to wear the sunglasses?

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beemamare · 11/08/2025 10:44

Lmnop22 · 11/08/2025 10:24

Surely it’s less likely something will hit him in the face if he can actually see outside in the bright sunshine though…?

Also, kids sunglasses aren’t made of glass which will shatter in his face so injuries are not more likely with vs without sunglasses.

I hate these stupid rules that have no rhyme nor reason but are stuck to religiously.

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Right! I worry so much about my eyes as eye problems run in my family, and they are also very light in colour so always have my sunglasses on. I am personally thrilled he always wants to wear them!

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Lmnop22 · 11/08/2025 10:24

Surely it’s less likely something will hit him in the face if he can actually see outside in the bright sunshine though…?

Also, kids sunglasses aren’t made of glass which will shatter in his face so injuries are not more likely with vs without sunglasses.

I hate these stupid rules that have no rhyme nor reason but are stuck to religiously.

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