Ok so in summary the argument on the post against the bank holiday for school children seem to be:
Short notice childcare
One day missed education
Teachers are "lazy, don't want to reach and just want a day off" etc
The Queen was not someone of relevance/ significance to that particular poster.
Now whilst on a superficial and simplistic level the passing of the Queen is the death of a 96 year old women who lived a great and wonderful life and will be deeply missed by her immediate family.
At a more in depth and insightful view ,the Queen represented an example to others of continuity, stability, commitment to public service and most important unity (as most of the population liked the Queen).
Unfortunately the country is now in its biggest crisis for decades- the economy is going down the pan with even the optimistic BoE predicting a recession, the country has never been more divided from Brexit to Scottish Independence, the country is still not working properly in the public and private sector post Covid, there is a war in Europe and China seeking global economic domination.
So we have lost the stabilising and unifying influence of the Queen just when we need it most. So turning to the complaints raised:
Short notice childcare - schools are their to educate your children not provide childcare. The world is about to become a whole lot scarier place. Now you can bury head and just accept the consequences or you can do something to help your children's futures by encouraging them on the importance of education and good behaviour at school and maybe educate them yourself.
Perhaps the day of funeral would be a good opportunity to reflect on this.
One day missed education- I think this would be a good opportunity for parents and school children to again reflect on the challenges ahead and the importance of education. Or simply simplistically see it as a day off and accept the future world.
Teachers are "lazy etc" - it may come as a surprise but most teachers entered the teaching profession because they genuinely wanted to teach and help children. But sadly a lack of parental support, lack of funding and disruptive kids makes this ever more difficult. Teachers then naturally do get jaded and disheartened.
Maybe a day off reflecting on perseverance and commitment to service in difficult circumstances would be beneficial to teachers. Or they could simplistically see it as a day off.
The Queen was not of relevance to me - I get the Queen as an individual may not be but the values and example she embodied should most definitely be of relevance to everyone in the coming years . Or you can just be reactive and take the consequences.