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swisscriss t1_j4cgob2 wrote

Mashallah, school is for learning. All these types of things though seemingly innocent have dangerous consequences. Look at how the world is today, tell me you think it is heading in the right direction

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johnsolomon t1_j4cnati wrote

So what, are these kids gonna get punished if they clap a buddy on the shoulder after winning a game or hug a friend when they're down? Sounds like they're just going to foster some really socially awkward teenagers

Additionally, I could understand it if it was a primary school, but doing it in a secondary school is a bit weird. Putting general physical contact aside, I don't even see how they can stop romantic relationships forming in a school jam-packed with hormonal teenagers xD Well, good luck, I guess

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NewbiwanKenewbi t1_j4cokdi wrote

..but it's a democracy, right? The people made their choice

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Yotsubato t1_j4df87d wrote

This will sure help fertility rates and make for well adjusted adults.

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Ovalgel t1_j4dhyr9 wrote

Now you know why 1776 happened.

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BigGreenBallOfLuck t1_j4dyxmu wrote

Cue everyone in school all holding all the time. Don't tell us what we can and can't do. Cancerous Tories.

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[deleted] t1_j4e8c39 wrote

In a few years they will also ban music and dancing. I smell a footloose sequel!

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JackPThatsMe t1_j4egi92 wrote

But honestly considering how British people are with physical intimacy and showing emotion how much of a problem was this or would it ever be?

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epistemic_epee t1_j4elpv8 wrote

Replying to johnsolomon (#1,362,134)

>So what, are these kids gonna get punished if they clap a buddy on the shoulder after winning a game or hug a friend when they're down? Sounds like they're just going to foster some really socially awkward teenagers

No.

>Students are not allowed to touch each other whilst on site. The only exceptions will be in Performing Arts, sporting activities and PE lessons, when this is required. This will help to create a calm and orderly atmosphere and ensure that there is no confusion about play fighting or anything more serious.

While the internet is largely against the policy, the parents seem to be really for it. I'm somewhat curious what led up to this.

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MetricVeil t1_j4etgof wrote

This is the most asinine approach to teaching children about, consent, personal space and behavioural boundries that I have ever seen. :|

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free_umi t1_j4fbpoz wrote

TWO schools in England. It made the BBC News because it is so exceptional and different. However, FOX news reporting on point as ever.

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mantawoop t1_j4fhutx wrote

I read the BBC article, not the Fox one and.... this sounds horrible. The official statements are worse than the headline. This will not go towards healthy relationships, it's going to create awkward people afraid of contact.

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MrSquigles t1_j4fximy wrote

Two schools.

Misleading headline from scummy propaganda website.

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9sandturbos t1_j4in61b wrote

We were not allowed to hug the opposite gender, and no hand contact more than 3 seconds with the opposite gender.

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