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Dear
Editor
I have been really moved by the story of Mikey and Jon-Jon, to
the point where I found tears rolling down my cheeks as I read the
latest instalment in the December issue. I just wanted to scoop the
boys up and tell them it would be all right. Thank you for publishing
this kind of material. It is so important to see the world through
young eyes, to learn what we as adults could do to make their lives
easier. I do hope for a happy(ish) ending.
Barbara S (email address supplied)
Dear
Children Webmag
What
a fabulous festive surprise it was to click on the December issue
and find Christmassy tunes and kissing Santas! It did make me smile,
though my other colleagues in my Social Services office took some
convincing that I was researching something for a case study! Thanks
for brightening up a dull day for me. I know we try to be multi-faith,
multi-cultural, but now and again it is enjoyable to be shamelessly
Christian.
C. Roberts, (email address supplied)
Dear
Editor
Re ‘Rich Kids’ (Cuttings, December, 2004). Are parents
mad? Why on earth spend £500 on a little kids party? Surely
spending that kind of money, or getting it on credit is all for the
parents’ oneupmanship rather than any genuine love for the children?
My
kids have been to every kind of party from farm parks, to ball ponds,
to village halls with entertainers and magicians, cinemas and bowling.
And what did they enjoy best? The time when we invited 10 children
round for tea in our crammed terraced house and played musical statues
and pass the parcel. Everyone tucked into traditional sandwiches,
cakes and jelly and I turned a swiss roll into a steam train shaped
birthday cake running on a ‘track’ of liquorice shoelaces.
The cost? About £20 all in, including little home-made boxes
with sweets in for the children to take home. Complaints? None –
apart from the parents who thought I was ‘brave’ to do
it in my own home, by myself.
Janet P, Leicester
Dear Editor
Your
piece on the education system ‘Parents Baffled by Education
System’ (Cuttings, December 2004) was spot on. I have two children
at primary school and am constantly confused by what they are supposed
to be doing at what age. It’s all stages and numbers and levels.
We were invited to a maths information evening recently and all I
can say is no wonder children struggle. Our kids are being taught
very complex ways to solve simple problems. I think a book explaining
the whole education system is a great idea. It’s just a pity
the Government doesn’t issue a guide like this to all parents
when their child starts school.
I really enjoy the mix of articles in your Webmag – good luck
for 2005. You’re a hidden gem!
John S, Manchester (email address supplied)
