Society/Culture No Father's Day...because Diversity

[Frank Bunn]

The growing diversity in the forms that families take, and a lack of interest in the occasion from kids themselves, have seen it pass without a mention in many classes this year.​

Apparently, at Annie Dennis Children’s Centre in Northcote that 'recognises the diversity in children’s family situations' they didn't celebrate Father’s Day this year because the kids simply weren’t interested.

Hold on, we are talking about four year olds. They only know about Father's Day because their carers tell them about it. They won't 'be interested' if the carer has the attitude

We don’t bring up Father’s Day because there are children with single and same-sex parents here​

Some kids have RCD, some have no dad and some are from cultures where Father’s Day isn’t really a thing.​

Father's Day stalls in some schools, kinders as kids lose interest

The Father's Day stall and gifts for Dad crafted by little hands are increasingly a thing of the past in Melbourne schools and kindergartens.

www.theage.com.au

How about the majority of kids who do have a Dad? How about the kids who have two Dads? And why are we changing our culture to suit immigrants rather than them adapt to our ways?

As a Dad of three I've treasured every crappy present and card my kids have given me over the years. Probably up to six 'best Dad' mugs. I've got milk cartons with bits of paper and wools taped to them. I've kept every single card which is a historic record of their handwriting and increasing maturity.

Maybe the Age story was clickbait but * them if it was.

 

[Bomberboyokay]

I forgot about it until yesterday. It's not usually the 1st of September.

 

[Bradesmaen]

 

[Nickoo]

Did they not celebrate Mother’s Day in Northcote either? Mind you Northcote/Fairfield centre of gestapo left.


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[Cold Sober]

Alot of people won't be happy until it's replaced with 'Happy Test Tube Day'

 

[CheapCharlie]

Commercial interests will ensure a separate Father's and Mother's day remain for many years to come

 

[Lebbo73]

Old age hasn’t been kind to you Brades!

 

[FireKrakouer]

Filled in as "dad" for my 5 yo nephew at his primary school father's day breakfast on Fri, as his old man was working overseas. Was glad to hear they still hold functions at the school for father's and mother's days.

There were a couple of kids there with their mum instead. No dad? Same sex parents? Who cares, get along with it and join in with the majority.

 

[Messenger]

Father's Day activities at both my son's schools.

I think you'll find when it comes to The Age, the world ends at Northcote.

 

[Bradesmaen]

And that they are hallmark holidays

 

[JW Frogen]

Why do not change it to "I HAVE A utensil AND ACTUALLY INSEMINATED TO CREATE OUR CHILDREN LIKE A RAGING BULL :BUT WILL HIDE MY GLORIOUS utensil BEHIND MY THIGHS LIKE BUFFALO BILL IN SILENCE OF THE LAMBS TO APPEASE All NON utensil HAVERS DAD DAY?"

But that would be hard to get on a greeting card admittedly.

 

[JW Frogen]

I lost control of my caps for a time there.

 

[its free real estate]

The inner north of Melbourne is an island of misfits.

 

[Chief]

I forgot about it until yesterday. It's not usually the 1st of September.

Yeah I kept forgetting.

 

[Brunswick Trap King]

The inner north of Melbourne is an island of misfits.

Ouch. I don't think I'm that much of a misfit

 

[CLUBMEDhurst]

Northcote? All the father's have died due to measles, polio, Hep B and tuberculosis

 

[the_interloper]

Wonder if this is the case for Mother’s Day as well?

 

[Brick Loosener]

Got.2.pairs.of.socks.and.a.nice.dinner.so.i'm.good.with.the.day.

 

[Scallop Industry Thug]

These threads are killing this forum, and is tabloiding political debate as a whole.

This is another non-issue.

 

[CheapCharlie]

These threads are killing this forum, and is tabloiding political debate as a whole.

This is another non-issue.

Okay Dad

 

[stretcharmstrong]

The growing diversity in the forms that families take, and a lack of interest in the occasion from kids themselves, have seen it pass without a mention in many classes this year.​

Apparently, at Annie Dennis Children’s Centre in Northcote that 'recognises the diversity in children’s family situations' they didn't celebrate Father’s Day this year because the kids simply weren’t interested.

Hold on, we are talking about four year olds. They only know about Father's Day because their carers tell them about it. They won't 'be interested' if the carer has the attitude

We don’t bring up Father’s Day because there are children with single and same-sex parents here​

Some kids have RCD, some have no dad and some are from cultures where Father’s Day isn’t really a thing.​

Father's Day stalls in some schools, kinders as kids lose interest

The Father's Day stall and gifts for Dad crafted by little hands are increasingly a thing of the past in Melbourne schools and kindergartens.

www.theage.com.au

How about the majority of kids who do have a Dad? How about the kids who have two Dads? And why are we changing our culture to suit immigrants rather than them adapt to our ways?

As a Dad of three I've treasured every crappy present and card my kids have given me over the years. Probably up to six 'best Dad' mugs. I've got milk cartons with bits of paper and wools taped to them. I've kept every single card which is a historic record of their handwriting and increasing maturity.

Maybe the Age story was clickbait but fu** them if it was.

Was it all about one centre, in Northcote?

 

[tandino]

It's seems an amazing coincidence that child-guided programs based on the interests of pre-school children conform quite neatly to what the teachers think is and is not important.

 

[its free real estate]

Ouch. I don't think I'm that much of a misfit

You’re just a tourist enjoying all the freaks while in your 20s, who will eventually settle down in Narre Warren with a wife and three kids

 

[Bomberboyokay]

settle down in Narre Warren with a wife and three kids

Is that what you had before she left?

 

[Brunswick Trap King]

You’re just a tourist enjoying all the freaks while in your 20s, who will eventually settle down in Narre Warren with a wife and three kids

When my ex and I were looking for apartments a few years ago, we stayed at her parents' place in Pakenham for a few weeks. It felt so isolated and sad.