Tuchel urges parents to let kids stay up for England game

As a retired teacher I am fed up with education taking second place to sport,weather, birthdays, family holidays etc. Children in so many countries would love the chance of free education which we do not value highly enough. Children now have the impression that school is optional. I know I sound like a grumpy old woman but a good education was the making of my husband and me. One of my sons is an A&E consultant and he didn’t get there by missing school!

No my grandchildren are definitely not watching football in the middle of the night at 6 and 7 they will be exhausted the next day just not worth it.

One assumes that the parents are awake and able to take the younger ones to school, if they go!

I think schools may as well have just moved starting times back by two hours or something.
People who are determined that their children can watch the football will let them, no doubt, amd those who don't will just (maybe?) enjoy a more leisurely morning with their kiddywinkles.

Many schools will be flexible and, if they play their cards right, will generate curricula activities based around this game ! I know I would have got loads out of it in my Geography and PE lessons! Think how much creative writing could be achieved, poetry from the spectators. Cost of tickets, miles travelled between venues.So much you could use for such an occasion .

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I let my children go to school late to watch the raising of the Mary Rose. Generally at this time of year schools are not working as usual- the only ones doing so would be those with OFSTED in!

Why not ? Exams are over, they break up soon for summer. It’s good for a nation to come together to support national team

Sue Donim mentioned staying up to watch the moon landing. I distinctly remember this as a pupil in 1969 at it was in school time.
As for this obsession with football, it is just men ( and sadly women too now) kicking a ball around, trying to get it in a net.

I've just seen that Katie Price has offered/promised to strip for the England team if they win. What an incentive to lose!

I think they could make an exception for one day. Maybe a later start. I still work a few hours a week in a private nursery and there’s not been anything said to staff about coming in later. I do think the older kids should have some fun and allow them to watch it with their families. Just my opinion.

For one day, yes, absolutely

I'm glad I have no interest in football so won't be looking in. If I was still married I'd be relegated to another room whenever the football is on - I remember those days - watching a portable black and white tv put on an upturned cardboard box in our newly built extension while my ex watched the football on the big tv! His current partner will be enjoyig the same treatment I'm sure!

Agree with AlisonSmith. School is not optional. Up to parents to ensure that children who stay up late attend school punctually the next morning. Not to do so is not a joke.

will it allow kids to see humiliation at first hand? and teach them that sports is not the penultimate aim in life?
whilst I think watching football should be banned as it is so boring , I accept others think differently . Personally I would not want my kids/grandkids to see it .

Diplomat

Sue Donim mentioned staying up to watch the moon landing. I distinctly remember this as a pupil in 1969 at it was in school time.
As for this obsession with football, it is just men ( and sadly women too now) kicking a ball around, trying to get it in a net.

I too remember it. My brother and I went to bed then were allowed to get up to see it on tv in the early hours. It was my dad's birthday, but in the USA it was dated the day before as we were ahead. I remember years later thinking the date was wrong in the history books as it was based on the date and time in America not here in the UK! That was very much a one off event, but I'm sure kids could do what we did then and get up for the duration of the game.

Who’s Tuchel? Not very responsible of them to tell parents to write an excuse for the school!

My kids are now well and truly grown up at 41 and 37. Thankfully, neither of them was remotely interested in football, so the question didn't ever even arise.

merlotgran

It’s important to remember that for some children school is their safe place.
Having to stay home with hungover or still drunk parents who will be angry and resentful if England lose will be a nightmare for vulnerable children.

Please don’t tell me to lighten up. I’m not pouring water on anyone’s fun but it’s a genuine issue.

Having worked in many different schools for many years and seen at first hand the upbringing some children have, I absolutely agree with you.

WelshPoppy

I've just seen that Katie Price has offered/promised to strip for the England team if they win. What an incentive to lose!

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Well said Alison Smith, I quite agree with you. One of my kids is a secondary teacher, with a 1st class honours degree, and will definitely agree with you. The other is a partner in a successful business, and definitely didn't get there by skiving off school. 4 A-levels, all As and A*s don't come easy!

Well, he or anyone else can urge all they like, but it is surely up to the parents of each and every child to decide what is important or unimportant for them.

Agree auntiee.

alisonsmith4- spot on!

No objection to children being allowed to watch the England game. Of course there will be an expectation for them to do the same if any other type of sporting team reaches a world cup type of tournament. After all, can't discriminate.