There is a school mum I ‘know’, not friends but she she has added all the other parents on social media. Kids have started year 6. Her first child into this year, but not mine. The year 6s have their own little library with some books aimed at older children.
This mum has taken to social media to declare her anger at finding a swear word in the book her child has brought home from the school library, announcing she will be talking to the school and demanding they remove it from circulation.
I remember my older one reading books that addressed all sorts of difficult themes, racism, homophobia, sexual abuse etc with the occasional swear word. All books aimed at older children and not in a place for the younger ones to pick out and nothing I ever thought was inappropriate.
I never remember any other parents raising it as an issue. This particular parent always has something to say about something, so maybe it’s caught my attention more than if someone else had said it.
I have to admit, I’m tempted to tell her to stop being so precious (I won’t, but I’m tempted) BUT also interested to find out the general consensus.
Do you think I’m reasonable to think her behaviour is ridiculous or aibu and other parents also think Yr 6 kids shouldn’t have access to these books?