Little Biff Is A Little Soldier

[ManDownUnder]

Good on ya little biff. I love the innocence of kids.

I hate seeing them get hurt but then it is all part of growing up (not getting hurt that bad too often though...).

Good luck to the little man getting well, and good luck explaining why he can't swim at the mo... maybe just paddle a bit.

[Timber020]

I work in a dangerous industry and kids that are exposed to danger (ie farm kids) are so much safer as adults in the same line of work that were brought up in the town (not that its always safe.)

Good on you for not looking for an imaginary scapegoat at the school, there need to be more kiwis like you about!

[Stevo]

cripes mate - sorry to hear it.

And regards to little Biff also.

Our local primary wont do school camps any more - too many OSH hazards. When my kids were there they did heaps and all the kids got a lot from it.
I think you have to accept there will always be some kid somewhere that will find a way to break his arm no matter what precautions you take. The rest shouldnt be denied the challenges and opportunities for development that outdoor activities present. Dealing with an element of risk is an essential part of our makeup. (and I dont just mean motorcyclists!)

Sad eh? I'd hate to be a teacher these days. I remeber our school camps were awesome. These days tho if anything happens to little Jimmy or little Sally the teachers are liable to be sued or somefink. Sadder still are the ones who would want to sue!!!!!
Why does everyone take the fun out of everything these days?????

[Stevo]

I work in a dangerous industry and kids that are exposed to danger (ie farm kids) are so much safer as adults in the same line of work that were brought up in the town (not that its always safe.)

Good on you for not looking for an imaginary scapegoat at the school, there need to be more kiwis like you about!

I second all that he said!

[Biff]

I work in a dangerous industry and kids that are exposed to danger (ie farm kids) are so much safer as adults in the same line of work that were brought up in the town (not that its always safe.)

Good on you for not looking for an imaginary scapegoat at the school, there need to be more kiwis like you about!

Thanks for the comments Timber, but I'm actually Welsh. I arrived here on banana boat last October. This is possibly why I feel I need to make it absolutely clear to the school that I in no way hold them responsible. This is primarily because the UK has gone so overboard with regards to being risk adverse that to a large extent it's taken the fun out of being a kid. Local authorities and the government as so scared of being sued or held accountable for peoples injuries that they'd rather ban things completely. It's so very sad.

I'm with you guys. We should fight this bloody nanny state attitude that's creeping at every opportunity.

[ManDownUnder]

Thanks for the comments Timber, but I'm actually Welsh. I arrived here on banana boat last October. This is possibly why I feel I need to make it absolutely clear to the school that I in no way hold them responsible. This is primarily because the UK has gone so overboard with regards to being risk adverse that to a large extent it's taken the fun out of being a kid. Local authorities and the government as so scared of being sued or held accountable for peoples injuries that they'd rather ban things completely. It's so very sad.

I'm with you guys. We should fight this bloody nanny state attitude that's creeping at every opportunity.

Agreed - check this out... http://www.realdemocracy.com/lawsuit.htm

A quick google on "+Lawsuit +playground" brought up a ton of stuff - I just grabbed one (that looks related) at random. They're removing playground equipment in case kids hurt themselves and cutting branches off trees so they can't be climbed!

YEESH. Watchn it folks, motorcycles a clearly dangerous things, and if the nanny state doesn't outlaw them soon there might even be an accident!

... I'll trey not to get started on this one...
MDU

[Daisy Duke]

Oh no. Bless the little bugger. Give him a kiss from me please Biff. He's a tough one, and he obviously got his good looks and toughness from his father!!

[Biff]

Oh no. Bless the little bugger. Give him a kiss from me please Biff. He's a tough one, and he obviously got his good looks and toughness from his father!!

WHAT?!!! I though I was his father!!