Would you object to Jade Goody being a parent at your school?

[MummyPenguin]

I just read this in The Sun, and it really annoyed me! Parents at posh Oaklands school in Loughton, Essex have strongly objected to Jade being offered a place in Reception for her Son Bobby, 4.

I know Jade isn't everyone's favourite person, but how dare they? Apparently, one Mum has objected so strongly that she's threatened to take her child out. Bye then. That would be my reaction, and I asssume Jade would have a similar one. Other parents are planning a petition. WTF? Bobby is only 4, and shouldn't be subjected to such hostility. What sort of example are they setting their children? No doubt the children will be encouraged not to associate with Bobby, and the poor little chap might be outcasted.

I really hate this sort of snobbery. In every school, even so called 'posh' ones, there's children and parents that you don't mix with for reasons best known to yourself. This just struck me as ridiculous though. If Jade can afford the fees, (which she obviously can) good luck to her.

I don't know if there's already a thread about this btw.

Mummypenguin - I started a thread about this under Loughton SNOBS - Agree with you !

what a load of nonsense, poor little man can't help his mum being a nob, it's not like she's dealing drugs in the school play ground or anything.

Mummyp pls don't take this personally, but I really don't give a fig about Jane Goody

Apparently, some of the parents are trying to get the head to retract the offer.

Jade, apparently, is rumoured to have a magazine deal to cover Bobby's first day. This may be only a rumour though, although she has reportedly said that "no other children will be photographed as I understand that parents won't want that."

We cope with a couple of porn stars and a transvestite!

And I am NOT joking!

that's a bit off, having his first day in a mag -

for the poor wee boy

i would not object

she would not be first on my list for a cuppa after the school run, but hey ho

and my sister lives in loughton, she isn;t a snob

Snobs.

Yes, I don't really agree with the first day in a mag either, but that's celebrities for you.

Where's your thread, MaryAnneSingleton, out of interest?

I agree with lulumama! Bloomin' snobs!!

it is ridiculous. i am not a fan of jade but wouldn't dream of objecting to her children getting a place at school. the parents should be ashamed of themselves.

I would say the woman who has objected probably a bit jade like herself and terrified of her past coming to haunt her as private schools are very chavvy now

I am no fan of JAdes but who do those people think they are?
Her money is as good as theirs.
I hate that kind of snobbery.

I bet the silly woman is in the minority though - bet all the other mums will be all over Jade

Well, if you send your child to a private school you are probably used to being thought a snob.

MummyPenguin - it was just a link to the Sun article under education - nobody noticed it though !!!

UQD - a bit unfair. There are many reasons for using private education, snobbery not always one of them!

I would not object at all, no. Totally uncalled for. The parents are setting an appaling example to their children.

I would probably be rethinking my place if I was Jade however. Not sure I would want my child having to deal with the predjudices he is likely to encounter in a school here this type of reaction occurs. I'd take my money elsewhere.

I don't assume all people who send their kids to public schools are snobs, UD.
If I had the money i would send DS's to one.
I object to people who think they are better than others because they are able to send their kids to public school.

I can't believe her eldest son is only Reception age. It feels like they have all been around for at least a decade!

I presume the Head has made a good 'deal' regarding the photos so sees the Goodys as a money spinner possibly?

Anyway, good luck to Bobby on starting school - it sounds like he might need it

Hang on, UQD didn't say all people who send their children to private schools are snobs - he said that they are probably used to being thought to be snobs.
Which, given that some people do consider private schools to be all about snobbery, is a reasonable comment.

I do like the idea of Jade Goody's children growing up posh though.
I hope they end up listening to Mahler and reading Latin and Greek at university.

a parent? of course not

a teacher? maybe....

kathy !

My dd attends a school where there are quite a few media-known parents. It depends on how they behave how well they integrate. My dd's school would not be happy at being featured in Ok! for example