Mad mother on Radio 4's today programme

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Did anyone else hear the interview with the mother who is keeping her 8 year old daughter away from school because the local education authority has a ban on children wearing earings for safety reasons?

I thought John Humphries was far too easy on her and quite rude to the school representative.

Aagghhh! What is wrong with some parents? And what is wrong with John Humphries - or was she just too easy a target for him to bother with?

Agree with Mrs SB. No wonder schools have a haed enough job with discipline with parents like this out there.

'individual's right to their identity'? Whaaat? It's no-one's RIGHT to wear earrings fgs! And I do think it's horrible on an 8 yo.

She should be prosecuted for not sending her child to school imo.

Good point StuffSanta - sure fire winner.

I agree that rules are rules and if you don't like them, go elsewhere. I for one would also be pleased with such a rule as it removes peer pressure for girls to get their ears pierced.