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.

I didn’t participate myself (I’m not sure why, now) but many children stayed up overnight in 1969 to watch the first men land on the moon.

I’m not a football fan but I recognise that occasions such as the WC can encourage community in society and allowances could be made. No one is saying schools need to be shut that day so children for whom school is a safe space can still attend.

Ouch! I was being a bit lighthearted

Depends on the School? Tomorrow my GS has an inset day, so he is off. I don't know perhaps some schools might have Mondays off ? Or schools happy for them to arrive in late?

If the Children can stay awake let them see it.

Sadgrandma

So is football more important than schooling?

No, but this is a one off.

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.

Yes it is a problem, unfortunately there are school holidays when vulnerable children haven’t got school.

One morning is minuscule compared to 175 days a year they are at home…

For goodness sake. It's just football.

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.

Our son school changed the timetable to accommodate the rugby World Cup, 3 of the players were alumni.

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…

That sounds good.

A morning off in July, when the summer term draws to a close, isn't a big catastrophe and it isn't prioritising football above education.

My DGS trains for an international academy team, 2 nights every week and weekend matches. He occasionally misses school to play too. He's super kid at his schoolwork.

Children should have a soul as well as a brain, let them enjoy it if they want to.

I expect there will be quite a lot of ‘sickies’ on Monday, from both schoolchildren and adults.

Probably whether they win or lose.

No doubt if the latter occurs, we shall be hearing how depression and anxiety levels have rocketed in all of them.

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…

Well it all depends….

If they win - glad they were allowed to watch
If they lose - should have made them go to bed!

Maybe- just maybe - sadgrandma doesn't like football?

Well obviously.
Football is far more important than education.

Well, he would wouldn't he.

Haven't any youngsters now and I was hot on them going to school etc. However I never made it the end and be all. it depends on the age of the child staying up and if I thought he/she could cope and really loved his football I would make an exception, if it was an important exam the next day of course a different matter. You have to give a little and let them have those moments.

They were amazing J52, my parents knew and didn't mind!

Some parents will have booked at least the morning off work too.

For goodness sake, lighten up a little OP…

Galaxy

I once skived my french a level lesson to go to a Queen concert. I still remember that concert decades later.

How exciting. Of course you could always catch up the work in the French lesson, but you might never have had another chance to see Queen.
They were fantastic live.

I once skived my french a level lesson to go to a Queen concert. I still remember that concert decades later.

Who's Tuchel?

www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cd95g9y8k24o

… the Mexico fixture gets under way at 01:00 BST on Monday.

Asked for his message to parents, Tuchel said: "Write an excuse for school and let them watch.

"There will be a big match in four days, and we need the support of everyone, especially the children.”

They don’t, of course, but children will enjoy being part of it, especially if England go on to win the tournament. I can still remember every game that England played in 1966 when I was ten years old.

If children go to bed early and get some hours of sleep, are woken for a couple of hours of football from 1:00am until 3:00am then get a few more hours of sleep before getting up for school I don’t see what harm there is.

I seem to recall watching the Sydney Olympics this way 26 years ago, especially the rowing, Steve Redgrave et al, and going to work in the morning.

Of course not but this is a big thing especially to youngsters who also play or who’s whole family will be watching. My football (Harry Kane) crazy Grandson will be devastated if he’s not allowed to watch. I suppose watching at perhaps 6am before school might be an alternative arrangement. I’m sure each family will have a different take on this.