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To not fill the form out for DD to have her own library card? (trivial)

222 replies

ASorcererIsAWizardSquared · 30/04/2015 22:49

DD (6yo, yr1) is going to the library with her class in a week, we've been sent home a form for them to have their own library card and been asked to fill it out and send it back in time for the trip.

I dont want to fill it out. I dont see the point in a 6yo having their own library card.

I have a library card, as does DH, we can take out up to 16 books on them at a time, the chances of DD ever visiting the library without me or DH are Zero.

AIBU to sent the permission slip back with the words "she doesn't need her own card, both me and her dad have one" on the card application?

OP posts:
Original poster
ASorcererIsAWizardSquared · 30/04/2015 23:03

not an objection, i just dont see the point, its just something else to have to keep an eye on that will never get used because we always take the books out on my card.

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Scholes34 · 30/04/2015 23:03

We do pay fines on children's tickets for late books. I do sometimes return books late, and thereby provide additional funding to the libraries Smile however minimal.

We don't pay to reserve books on children's tickets.

WD41 · 30/04/2015 23:03

I think an objection to a child having their own library card is one of the strangest things I've ever heard.

glorious · 30/04/2015 23:04

Sorry cross post with the whole world!

balletgirlmum · 30/04/2015 23:04

There are lots of advantages to a children's card. Free rreservations, no fines for late, lost or damaged books.

Plus your child gets to feel all grown up.

Maryz · 30/04/2015 23:05

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Nagasaki · 30/04/2015 23:07

My DS(5) has had a library card since he was 3. It's a safe way for young children to have a responsibility and makes them feel 'important'. I mean, he's not going to rock down and lift out Fifty Shades of Grey or anything Hmm

No selling their personal data to third parties, no fees on kids cards, blocks 'adult' books, what's NOT to like?

WhywouldIdothat · 30/04/2015 23:07

Presumably your child has no need for her own dinner plates as yours are plenty large enough for her to eat from?

PannaDoll · 30/04/2015 23:08

I'm so confused. Is this a wind up?

ShatnersBassoon · 30/04/2015 23:08

It's fun to have your own card when you're little. Just fill in the form.

oddfodd · 30/04/2015 23:08

What a bizarre thread

Buttercup27 · 30/04/2015 23:08

She will likely be the only one in her class not to have her own card and will have to ask her mum to check out her book rather than being a bug girl with her own card. See s a little unfair to me.

CaptainHolt · 30/04/2015 23:08

Free reservations is the number one reason for me. There are also no fines, plus they can go without their parents if they have their own card

SoldierBear · 30/04/2015 23:09

Why would you deny her the chance to have her own card?
There could easily be school trips to the library when you are not present.
It is irrelevant that you can take out 16 books on an adult ticket. She's not an adult. Plus by that logic there is no need for you and your DH to not have cards when you could share one between you.
You will be making your child stand out from her class and treAting her like a baby.
What possible harm can come from her having a card and why are you so set against it?

StormBraver · 30/04/2015 23:10

Have you asked your DD if she would like to have her own library card?

TapDancingMollusc · 30/04/2015 23:12

I do wonder sometimes. Really!

Hmm
WireCat · 30/04/2015 23:12

How bizarre. Don't be so mean Op.

AlmaMartyr · 30/04/2015 23:12

Mine have had their own library card since babyhood. They love using them when we go in and borrowing their own books. There are lots of various schemes attached that they can do with the library which are great. Also, no late fees and I think better borrowing charges on some stuff (like spoken book CDs).

I'm a librarian and have never come across anyone objecting to their kids having a card, most people snap them up.

Each to their own though, obviously won't do her any harm.

Original poster
ASorcererIsAWizardSquared · 30/04/2015 23:13

the library trip is a one off they all do in yr1, its the librarys idea to promote reading.

its not something that needs promoting in my house, i have hundreds of books, as do the kids, there are full bookcases in every room.

we go to the library regularly, i take books out for her all the time.

i just dont see the point in her having her own card when she never goes without me, she's 6, and its a waste of plastic.

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Nagasaki · 30/04/2015 23:14

I've read this thread twice, and I'm still bewildered.

OP, you don't want your DD to have a library card of her own because it's a hassle to lift two cards out of your wallet instead of one? Is that it?

Original poster
ASorcererIsAWizardSquared · 30/04/2015 23:15

why is it bizarre? i've said its trivial.

you can't talk about anything on mumsnet any more without people getting all affronted.

::waits for the 'i feel sorry for your kids' posts::

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Jackw · 30/04/2015 23:19

You are making a silly fuss about nothing. Just fill in the bloody form and stop being so difficult.

Devora · 30/04/2015 23:19

Well, I guess they'll be giving out the library cards to the kids when they make the visit. The dc will be quite excited - and your dd won't get one? Why not fill the form just to save her from that? There's nothing making you use the library card once it comes home.

Maryz · 30/04/2015 23:19

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Message withdrawn at poster's request.

Sagethyme · 30/04/2015 23:23

Only exempt if child is under five Sad
But mine both have a library card and love taking out books Smile
Why are you against your dd having a library card?

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