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If you kept your kid of school

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youalright · 24/06/2026 19:25

I've seen all over social media today people who have kept their kids of school because of the heat but then are out in the garden. Surely if your so concerned about the heat they would be inside. My neighbours a couple of doors down are the same the kids have been out all day in the garden. How is this safer and cooler then being in school. Makes no sense

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Bitzee · 24/06/2026 19:33

There aren’t 30 other kids at home so you can properly keep an eye to make sure they’ve sun creamed properly and drink enough water. Also, they can do as much or as little as they feel up to whereas at school they have to follow the routine. So yes they could play in the garden but when they’re flagging they can come in and chill immediately, not have to stay out 10 more minutes because it’s still break then attempt do a phonics lesson where its unlikely it’ll sink in anyway as they’re all hot and bothered.

I didn’t keep mine home, had to go to work, but I totally get why you would if you’re a SAHP and have a garden!

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youalright · 24/06/2026 19:32

Watchoutfortheslowaraf · 24/06/2026 19:29

A classroom full of 30 kids with no air conditioning is easily around 5 degrees hotter than outside at least. Of course the garden with a bit of shade, constant drinks, fresh air and if you’ve got one- a nice paddling pool would be preferable.

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I have no issue of people keeping their kids of school if they are genuinely concerned but I would assume that if you was really concerned about the heat you would be inside with the curtains closed and the fans going not running around the garden

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WhatHappenedToYourFurnitureCuz · 24/06/2026 19:31

youalright · 24/06/2026 19:28

I think being out in the heat of the day is more dangerous then being inside yes

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Oooookay.

Hottiiieee · 24/06/2026 19:31

Thirty odd children in a room is going to be a lot hotter than outside with access to shade,paddling pool,ice lollies etcIt really isn’t that hard to work out !

MrsDroughtFire · 24/06/2026 19:31

Mine were sent home at 1.15pm when it was full sun and 35 degrees. I gave them an ice lolly and put suncream and UV swimwear on , then I let them outside in the shade to play with water.

Once they were soaked and cool they came in and watched a film.

Upstairs in my house is now hotter than outside (it is 33 outside).

Watchoutfortheslowaraf · 24/06/2026 19:29

A classroom full of 30 kids with no air conditioning is easily around 5 degrees hotter than outside at least. Of course the garden with a bit of shade, constant drinks, fresh air and if you’ve got one- a nice paddling pool would be preferable.

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youalright · 24/06/2026 19:28

WhatHappenedToYourFurnitureCuz · 24/06/2026 19:26

You think outside is hotter than a classroom with 32ish people?

I think being out in the heat of the day is more dangerous then being inside yes

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WhatHappenedToYourFurnitureCuz · 24/06/2026 19:26

You think outside is hotter than a classroom with 32ish people?