teachers to 'supervise' tooth brushing

Peter333

Are parents not supposed to take responsibility for ANYTHING anymore???

meritaten

notanewuser wrote: »

But it's fine for them to send them without breakfast.......?

This is what 'breakfast clubs' are for.

cutestkids

We have had this in Scotland for several years from pre-school up to Primary 7 children. Every year the children are given new toothbrushes and they are expected to brush usually after lunch time. Not sure how widely it is done in reality though.

notanewuser

meritaten wrote: »

This is what 'breakfast clubs' are for.

Why are they needed though.......

jenhug

How long before we see an article in the Daily Mail about a young child that had to have teeth filled/pulled accompanied by a picture of a stony faced mother and child because the school didn't supervise brushing properly? I can picture it now.

maman

meritaten wrote: »

sorry, but I think teachers have far better things to do each morning - like actually TEACH?

What other Parental Responsibilities are 'they' planning on taking over? isn't this getting silly now? whats next - turning all State Primary schools into boarding schools so they can 'supervise' all aspects of the kids lives? (yeah I know, that's silly - or is it?)

What about schools giving them breakfast, lunch and tea? Supervising them while they do homework?

sulphate wrote: »

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-29712453

Funny, I thought that teeth hygiene came under parenting, not teaching.

What will teachers have to do next, wipe the kids' bums?

You mean you don't think that happens already?

kingfisherblue

My older son is in a special school. Both this school and his previous one (also for children with special needs) have daily brushing after lunch. This is for all ages, and in addition to the hygiene element, is part of the life skills taught. Unfortunately, we also live in an area where early tooth decay is high.

A number of nurseries (private and community, not sure about those linked with schools) in my area also have supervised tooth brushing.

However, if this happened in mainstream school, I would be rather shocked. Even though it is part of my older son's daily routine through life skills, I consider his dental hygiene to be my responsibility, along with other things that his school teaches as life skills. Having discussed this with his previous school, unfortunately there is a need for basic actions to be taught to children with disabilities, as a large number have everything done for them at home and parents/carers don't always realise that their children need to be taught basic, everyday things. They even teach some of the children facts such as simple food storage (tins go into the cupboard not the freezer, milk is stored in the fridge, etc). I couldn't believe it when I heard this, as I firmly believe that as a parent, it is my responsibility to teach all of my children personal hygiene, manners, life skills, housework, etc.

I'm sure that teachers have much better things to do than supervising daily tooth brushing.

pollypenny

I think there may be a place for teaching about tooth brushing in science lessons, even for little ones.

Regular supervis of brushing by teachers, though, no. That's a parent's job .

GwylimT

notanewuser wrote: »

Why are they needed though.......

Try teaching my daughter anything after her 6:15 breakfast when her first school food break wouldn't be until 11:15 if she didn't attend breakfast club, you would soon be a huge fan!!!

Errata

pollypenny wrote: »

I think there may be a place for teaching about tooth brushing in science lessons, even for little ones.

Regular supervis of brushing by teachers, though, no. That's a parent's job .

Teaching is for teachers, healthcare is for school nurses and their assistants.
Nobody should be under the illusion that supervising teeth brushing will stop the little darlings teeth rotting to the gumline.