Tuchel urges parents to let kids stay up for England game

My GS was allowed to stay up for the Scotland games and still went to school (although our schools have broken up for the holidays now). I think some schools have been using the World Cup as a teaching opportunity too - I know my GS has been absolutely fascinated by all the different countries taking part, their countries, capitals and so on. I'm amazed at how much he knows about the different teams and players.

GrannyGravy13

The Primary schools near me have said the children can go in later on Monday Morning if they want to watch the football.

It’s the end of term/school year, and basically Funtime, no exams etc…

Good Lord, GG13. End of term?

Our local state schools have at least 2 weeks to go until the end of term. I'd expect the children to work up until the penultimate day. Apart from Y6 who have done all the hard work earlier and are about to leave primary.

MaizieD

GrannyGravy13

The Primary schools near me have said the children can go in later on Monday Morning if they want to watch the football.

It’s the end of term/school year, and basically Funtime, no exams etc…

Good Lord, GG13. End of term?

Our local state schools have at least 2 weeks to go until the end of term. I'd expect the children to work up until the penultimate day. Apart from Y6 who have done all the hard work earlier and are about to leave primary.

We have a yr.6 who is football mad, plays for the school and another team, he will definitely be watching the match. His yr1 sibling has said he wants to, so the plan is to say we woke you up but you went back to sleep

This school has two more weeks left, three school productions (yrs 1 & 2, 3 & 4 and 5 & 6) four performances of each, school trips, picnics on the field, visiting interest days explorers, music workshops.

Yes, I know they learn through these, but going in later on Monday is not the end of the world education wise 🤦‍♀️

Even the secondary school it is work experience this week and activities week the last week.

It’s cruel to children to let them stay up and see England beaten by Mexico😂

Nothing wrong with children staying up as long as they will enjoy watching the game, I doubt smaller children will have the attention span and parents will want them in bed anyway.
Is summer and something to celebrate even if England don’t win, they’ve made it so far.

My son was five in 1996 when England was in the final of the Euros. He was too young to fully understand what was going on, but happened to have got up to use the bathroom when the penalty kicks were happening, so I called him downstairs to watch.

He mentioned it at school the next day, and the Head told me off! I was so cross, as it was my decision, my child and absolutely nothing to do with her. I really do think that teachers can overstep the mark at times. They are there to teach children when they are in school, and yes, to look out for signs of abuse or neglect, but they are not there to tell parents how to bring up their own children.

I am not a football fan, but my son is, and he still remembers that evening.

Doodledog

My son was five in 1996 when England was in the final of the Euros. He was too young to fully understand what was going on, but happened to have got up to use the bathroom when the penalty kicks were happening, so I called him downstairs to watch.

He mentioned it at school the next day, and the Head told me off! I was so cross, as it was my decision, my child and absolutely nothing to do with her. I really do think that teachers can overstep the mark at times. They are there to teach children when they are in school, and yes, to look out for signs of abuse or neglect, but they are not there to tell parents how to bring up their own children.

I am not a football fan, but my son is, and he still remembers that evening.

100% agree.
The decision should be that of the parents who, in general make the right call for their own children.

Yes, parents know their children.

I am cross with myself for making a case for my GC watching the game, it is down to our AC, and nobody else’s business 😡

I'm not convinced there is a huge amount of learning going on in July.