SewTexas wrote:one would also "presume" sunscreen would be allowed on a field-trip where 10 year-olds would be outside all day in the sun in San Antonio in May!
SewTx I agree.
I am surprised at the number here who have missed the point. This isnt about a parent being irresponsible. In fact, a parent sending sunblock for an
11 year old child is being proactive and responsible. The point is about big brother denying a parent's wishes regarding the healthcare of their child. The school spokesman's arguments were ridiculous.
Regardless of what some here have posted, it's not an irresponsible parent who presumes that logic will prevail while our children are at school for 8 hours a day - and on the issue of logic, what poses a greater threat; skin cancer or sunblock?
Parents cannot hover over their children 24 hours a day. A parent cant to go to school every day to insure the kids are eating a healthy lunch. Part of raising a successful child is giving him room and allowing allowing him to grow independent. I was an involved parent, but I also traveled and though I attend most after school activities, it was impossible to attend day activities; and furthermore, It would be a logistical nightmare if every mom and dad decided to go on their child's field trips. (you can bet the school would ban that)
And finally, a parent should know and understand the guidelines of any product they give their child
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Sunscreens should be applied 30 minutes before sun exposure to allow the ingredients to fully bind to the skin. Reapplication of sunscreen is just as important as putting it on in the first place, so reapply the same amount every two hours. Sunscreens should also be reapplied immediately after swimming, toweling off, or sweating a great deal.
http://www.skincancer.org/prevention/su ... -explained
This is an issue of parent verses big brother.
PS 90 is full of immigrants from Mexico, Pakistan, India, Russia and elsewhere.
