2007-02-15 / Letters

Let kids be kids

Recently, our children brought home what appears to be form letters from school regarding Valentine's Day. Apparently, we can no longer celebrate Valentine's Day, and we've renamed it Friendship Day. No parties, no candy Valentine exchanges, and if they do exchange Valentine cards, it can only be done during certain times. There wasn't a party for Halloween, a small party at Christmas (which too is renamed "Holiday" party so as not to offend) and now Valentine's Day. I grew up in a Jewish household and was in no way offended by our Christmas concerts every year, nor Halloween, Valentine's Day, or any other celebration. These holidays were the "fun" days at school that we all looked forward to from year to year. With so much diversity in the world, would this not be a learning tool for our children? We know after speaking with many other parents at Glenwood Elementary that we're not alone in our feelings. We're disappointed that it's come to this … and frightened of what else our children will have taken from them. Why can't we just let kids be kids?
    Chuck and Melissa Moore
Glenwood Elementary parents

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