To be annoyed at the school letting the children play in the snow all afternoon?

[eleanorelephant]

Most schools in our local area closed today due to snow but DD's primary school stayed open. (Fine by me)

DD (year 2) informs me that they had no lessons at all this afternoon and spent most of the time out on the field (so over 2 hours)

Apparently lots of children were being taken out as the day progressed, so I guess it got to a point where the teachers didn't see the point in carrying on with normal lessons.

AIBU to think that in sub zero temperatures this is too long for little children? I know that they're obviously going to play in it at break and lunch but I'd like to think that on the whole they are in a warm classroom when they're at school.

I would be annoyed as well, I'm happy for the DC to play in the snow IF they are covered up, and I really doubt the teacher ensure that all children have a zipped up coat, gloves, hat and scarf. Or that a child that get pants completely wet with snow will be changed in dry pants straightaway.
Maybe I need to relax a bit, I know... But still!

What the hell is your problem bounce? that post was completely uncalled for and really nasty.

I think it must have been hard for the teachers to supervise. They had a choice of warm classroom or cold soggy over excited kids, stood round getting cold themselves

Lazy option would be silent reading or something

Why, oh why do some posters, like Bounce, always have to go over the top?

Good grief, this thread escalated into a shit storm from when I last posted. Is there any need to be so harsh!

Why is it unkind?
The OP clearly has 'issues'.
I feel sorry for her children.
We have snow.
Something we only have once in a decade.
Her children want to have fun.
Shes against it.
she's the one with the issues.
the rest of us can see it.

You send your child to school to learn

Yes, exactly, children go to school to learn everything, from maths and science, to socialising, making friendships and memories that build them as a person. School is not just about sitting doing sums. The liklihood is they stayed open to avoid parents having to take time off work, but therefore saw it more like a day of childcare rather than school. Nurseries will take them out to play in the snow for an hour if they're having fun. The idea that you think the teachers just couldn't be bothered is abserd. Teachers are strictly controlled with everything they are doing. This will have been seen ad a learning experience for the children and helpful for the parents. I bet the other closed schools had parents wishing their school had stayed open and watched them play in the snow so they could go to work. I understand you have health anxiety and so this isn't difficult but your daughter doesn't have health anxiety, so don't make her anxious by telling her you get ill if you play outside. You don't want her to have to go through what you go through.

this is difficult* sorry

This post actually makes me want to poke my own eyeballs out.

elena you asked if you were being unreasonable. You are. Just accept that and move on. Starting to bitch about snow viruses and teachers and other posters makes you look ridiculous.

Also, seek help for your ‘health anxiety’. Stop blaming it for being ridiculous.

Yes bounce I have "issues". Issues which arose from my DH nearly dying from a virus and leaving him with long term health problems. And I have had CBT for my "issues" which on the whole helped a lot but I don't think this kind of anxiety ever really goes away. Happy now?

And again, please don't feel sorry for my DD. She has a happy rounded life. Me worrying about her getting ill doesn't usually affect her. It never snows here so this was a first for me today.

The OP has a mental illness Bounce. She doesn’t have ‘issues’ ffs. You wouldn’t be so rude about me, with physical health conditions, nor would you ‘feel sorry for my children’.

I think 'mental health issues' would be more appropriate. And there is nothing shameful about that. OP sorry if i missed it but have you tried any form of counselling?

My y2 ds and his reception aged sister played outside all afternoon today too, the difference being that they were at home rather than at school.

As a teacher, I find this: I send my child to school to learn, not to spend hours outside jn the freezing cold. I don't think the teachers were trying to make memories for the children, I think they just couldn't be arsed anymore rather insulting. Of course the teachers could be arsed!

Look, just try not to worry about it. I know that's easier said than done when HA is an issue but your DD will be absolutely fine.

Better off in fact after a day of healthy fresh air, exercise and fun. I bet she will sleep like a log tonight. :o

Trust me it would have been easier for the teachers to keep them cooped up in a classroom all afternoon.

I hope you see sense.
OP, I know you think some of us are against you, but we are not.
Look at this rationally. #From a child's point of view.
It's snowing. How amazing! We never get sticking snow. Maybe once every ten years.
Your child will enjoy the snow.

No wonder MN has a reputation for being full of bitches. Jesus, talk about kicking someone while they're down. OP has said loads of times now that she suffers from health anxiety and people are still piling on to tell her how awful/stupid she is.

Anxiety is a genuine thing and it's awful - I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. There's no need for people to be so bloody rude.

Ha ha ha, did ŷou never play out in the snow as a child OP, only coming in when your finger tips were stinging they were so cold and wet? And then as soon as they had warmed up you went out again?

I've survived another forty years since those days. Still have ten fingers and toes.

My.post was in reply to bounce. XPosted

I have come across (while working as a TA) some kids of 11plus who don't have the experience of playing outside as parents don't allow it. I had to explain to one child what a sledge was for as he thought people just pulled their friends around the street on it - he genuinely didn't know it was meant to used to slide on snow.

Schools, for some children, are the only place they can get some life experiences such as going to the cinema, the museum, the zoo, the theatre and many more. Some kids go home and stay there until it's time for school again. Please don't grudge any child an afternoon of playing in the snow with their friends in a safe and supervised playground. Education is much more than bookwork.

Shocked someone still thinks you're I can catch a virus/cold by being cold 🤔

My kids were off school and were out side for most of the day. Even after coming in, having a hot shower and getting her pjs on my daughter went back out!

And yes fair enough what I said about the teachers wasn't fair. I'm sure they would have rather been inside.

OK
Lets pare this back to the bare bones.
It's SNOWING.
Children absolutely LOVE snow.
Let the child have a day off school to enjoy the snow.
Job Done.
Yes?

No wonder MN has a reputation for being full of bitches.

That’s news to me.