Glitter Tattoo at school

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My DD has just turned 5 on Thursday, for her birthday my sister did a little glitter tattoo on her arm. When her school cardigan was on it wasn’t noticeable but at some point in the day she must have taken it off. The teacher pulled me aside at the end of the day and said she’s not allowed glitter tattoos and it has to be gone for Tuesday.

My issue is following Eid and before Easter holidays 2 little girls in her class came back to school for the last few days with Henna, which to me is the same vibe as a glitter tattoo. This was on their arms and hands so noticeable even with cardigans on. I know the mum well and know they never said anything about the Henna.

AIBU to think it’s not very fair that Henna is okay but Glitter Tattoos aren’t? Should I ask the school more about this policy?

DH thinks Henna is probably fine as it’s “cultural”.

“Western culture”

To be fair, no-one posting on MN is being productive! I am procrastinating doing the washing-up.

@OppsUpsSide you seem funny and clever.

Are you genuinely arguing that glitter tattoos are a cultural symbol. Because that doesn’t seem very indicative of the critical thinking you seem capable of.

The sad fact is that Christian beliefs/celebrations are not respected despite a few bank holidays which everyone takes for granted Christian or not but every other religion must be respected & considered. My Mother is Catholic & when her sister died who is also Catholic I was refused by my children’s school to have a week off as it was excessive apparently, despite explaining that a Catholic funeral isn’t a quick cremation. It’s not right

I know - I would be impressed if it wasn’t so awful!

A glitter tattoo isn’t cultural but henna can be - especially around Eid and other celebrations

Are glitter tattoos western culture? If so western culture is ridiculing itself.

I suppose I have to agree 😁
I could be doing something better with my time as well

I would think a week off for a Great Aunts funeral is a tad excessive but them I am not a Catholic

western temporary tattoos are laughable but this is..?

let’s not pretend. Western culture gives people (women, children, men) freedom to wear silly tattoos, temporary or otherwise.

Others don’t let women, sing, speak or even exist freely within society. But the silly tattoo is true one you want to ridicule?

That’s the one you think should be curtailed in schools? I was going to ask what area do you live in that this is still the hill you want to die on but at this point in time, what planet seems more appropriate.

as like I said they are not a Muslim family

But they ARE

The children have Muslim roots. They are exploring both sides. Just because the mother brings them to church doesn't mean they don't also go to the Mosque too

This is the issue with what you're going on about. The ardent insistence of what constitutes being "Muslim enough"

You have no idea about my relationship with her or Catholic funerals. My point is if it was a Muslim funeral then it wouldn’t be questioned

The ardent insistence of what constitutes being "Muslim enough"

Irrelevant in a secular society.

You see, I can get on board with a discussion about the terrible things that happen in the name of religion, or societal culture,

That’s not what this thread is.

Denying something is cultural by the use of “ “ as in the OP. Calling dual heritage children “mixed” (not even mixed race”. Using a cultural symbol as a gotcha because you want your kiddo to have a week old glitter tattoo. None of that moves a discussion about culture forwards,

And nor does pretending that glitter tattoos have a significance that they don’t.

They don’t have any significance for you. Do henna tattoos have a significance for you?

I’m done.

I thought perhaps you were interested in an actual discussion.

You have no idea what would or wouldn't be allowed for a Muslim funeral as you have never requested time off for one.
Also, I do have an idea about your relationship with the lady who died - you literally said she was your Mums sister so that would make her your childrens Great Aunt.

Yet at least 3 other posts have been deleted...

Ok. It was a fair question.

Hate to tell you but this isn't actually a secular society

England is a Christian country

Also your point makes no sense to the whole comment you are cherry picking

I would think no child is getting even the funeral approved for a Great Aunt unless they lived with them or were raised with them being their Gran

Glitter tattoos and Henna are very different. But I also find no glitter tattoo rule to be ridiculous.

It is supposed to be a secular society, the government is not supposed to upheld any one religion over any other.

Are glitter tattoos part of British culture?! What part is that?

Clergy literally sit in the House of Lords, our Monarch is both Head of State and Head of the Church

It's a Christian country which endeavours to be fair to all

maybe consider moving to France