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To not want royal wedding fever forced on my DC

249 replies

rosybell · 18/05/2018 16:00

So my DD is in reception. They are having a royal wedding party at school today. Whilst I think this is fine I hate that they have been told to bring clothes to change into- a dress or a shirt (this is what the info given to parents said). Of course most girls have taken princess dresses. I have now seen photos from the party showing the children in boy girl pairs walking down an red carpet 'aisle'

I'm all for imaginative play but some of these kids looked bewildered. AIBU to complain to the school? There is something that really doesn't feel right about it - maybe because it seems like it more for the adults than the kids let alone all the princess pressure the girls must feel.

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Mannix · 18/05/2018 16:02

Meh. I wouldn't be keen on this either, but I don't think it's a big enough deal to complain about it.

Crispbutty · 18/05/2018 16:03

Yes complain... you will be THAT parent...

Seriously... say nothing.

Sirzy · 18/05/2018 16:03

Meh it’s a bit of fun. I can’t get worked up about it.

BewareOfDragons · 18/05/2018 16:04

Most of them were probably just excited about the party food to celebrate I suggest. I wouldn't get too wound up about it.

karyatide · 18/05/2018 16:05

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YouAreNotImportant · 18/05/2018 16:05

Complain about what exactly?

halcyondays · 18/05/2018 16:06

Don't complain. Like any other dress up day, if the kid doesn't want to do it, they can just go in school uniform.

taratill · 18/05/2018 16:06

I can't see anything to complain about. Kids take in princess dresses and wear them! You will definitely be THAT parent if you moan about it!
I think it's quite nice the school are doing something about the royal wedding our DDs hasn't and I think it is a shame really.

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 18/05/2018 16:07

Complain because they had a party for the Royal Wedding. The things Teachers have to put up with. I wouldn't work in a school for a million pound a week. it's no wonder so many are leaving the profession.
They probably thought it'd be a nice activity for them.

MrsTerryPratchett · 18/05/2018 16:07

Just make sure you indoctrinate her in the other direction!

PinkHeart5914 · 18/05/2018 16:07

🤷🏻‍♀️ It’s a bit of fun. I wore princess dresses as a little girl as far as I know it’s not harmed Me

Not sure what the issue is with boys and girls walking down a carpet either

Do you have complains about any sandwiches they had too? Did they only use white bread and leave poor old brown & seeded bread out?

If you want to complain, then go ahead it will give the a giggle if nothing else

Redglitter · 18/05/2018 16:07

Princess pressure? If they all chose to take princess dresses they probably had a great time wearing that and having a party.

Can't believe you'd even consider complaining

Bearhunter09 · 18/05/2018 16:07

Seriously?????

Allthebestnamesareused · 18/05/2018 16:08
Hmm

how can anyone even get worked up by this?

HariboIsMyCrack · 18/05/2018 16:08

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halcyondays · 18/05/2018 16:09

When my dds were younger they once had a garden party day at school where they dressed up and had a picnic.They're just trying to do something nice.

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 18/05/2018 16:11

If you do complain you'll be forever known as Mother McCranky

babyharibo17 · 18/05/2018 16:13

Hariboismycrack can you explain what is 'disgusting' about decorating the nursery with union flags? (Union Jack is only when it's on a ship btw)

Seriously I'm actually laughing the worlds gone mad it's a big event, kids dress up and have fun what is the big deal??

Metoodear · 18/05/2018 16:14

Do you know what Biscuit my mixed raved daughter said this today

Mummy Megan looks like me thAt means I can marry a price to
That’s positive enough for me thanks roll on the wedding 🎩👰

Metoodear · 18/05/2018 16:14

Prince 🤴 I mean

ikeepaforkinmypurse · 18/05/2018 16:14

What on earth is wrong with kids having a little party about something that is all over the media?

I am totally anti-royalist, but not that mean to begrudge an occasion for girls to wear princess dresses at school for once. They are kids. And if someone has a problem with the Union Jack, they are free to leave the country, no one is forcing them to put up with it.

Organise a referendum to make the public have a say over the monarchy if you wish and are that bothered about it, but moaning about the school?

DiddimusStench · 18/05/2018 16:15

My DD is in reception and they’re doing a re-enactment of the royal wedding. It’s a bit ick sure but I’m not particularly a fan of the Royals or weddings. Surely your DD could’ve chosen whatever she wanted to wear whether it was a dress or a shirt? I’d be totally astonished if she was forcefully pushed into wearing a princess dress...

raisedbyguineapigs · 18/05/2018 16:16

Surely the little girls would have had Princess dresses anyway so must have wanted one? Why don't you write a letter to Disney while you're at it? And Tesco/ Asda etc for putting 'princess pressure' on girls by selling nylon Disney tat? Or is it just easier to complain to your child's teachers who clearly don't have enough to do so decided to waste their time organising a party for your child.

MrsTerryPratchett · 18/05/2018 16:16

Look I wouldn't complain but there are messages to children to be annoyed about:

  1. Getting married is something to aspire to, particularly for girls
  2. We have betters
  3. Being a princess is something to aspire to
Women should hope to be people who give up their jobs to marry princes
  1. Inculcating children into anachronistic, jingoistic, bread and circuses to distract from deep and troubling issues with British society
  2. Cult of celebrity

Now I think it's not that bad in the great scheme of things but there are issues with it.

Sirzy · 18/05/2018 16:17

That’s lovely metoo