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https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/news/mother-brands-sleeping-beauty-inappropriate-for-children-over-nonconsensual-kiss-tv7vnl802
The story of Sleeping Beauty has entranced generations of young children: the princess condemned to sleep for 100 years can be woken only by a kiss from a handsome prince.
The fairy tale is not so innocent, however, according to one mother who said it should be taken off the curriculum at her son’s school because it has an inappropriate sexual message.
Inspired by the #MeToo campaign against sexual harassment, Sarah Hall said the story promoted unacceptable behaviour as the prince had not sought Sleeping Beauty’s consent before kissing her. The PR consultant said children would be taught that kissing someone while they slept was acceptable.
The story of Sleeping Beauty has entranced generations of young children: the princess condemned to sleep for 100 years can be woken only by a kiss from a handsome prince.
The fairy tale is not so innocent, however, according to one mother who said it should be taken off the curriculum at her son’s school because it has an inappropriate sexual message.
Inspired by the #MeToo campaign against sexual harassment, Sarah Hall said the story promoted unacceptable behaviour as the prince had not sought Sleeping Beauty’s consent before kissing her. The PR consultant said children would be taught that kissing someone while they slept was acceptable.
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I'm more worried my children will learn it's possible to cast a spell to send a princess to sleep for 100 years.
Very interesting way for a PR consultant to attract attention to herself. Who'd have thought?
Does this move affect frog princes too?
What about unmarried Snowwhite co-habiting with 7 men of reduced stature ! ? !
hopefully when kids of today reach their teens,they,ll turn the radio on full blast , lock the doors and knock the fooook out of these looney parents
You may mock (oh do not mock francis - titter yea not) but much more closer scrutiny should be made of all these evil fairy stories. Many traps remain for the yoof.
Have you ever heard of three billy goats gruff?? There is need for the police to investigate alone!!! I was brought up on it. No wonder - look at the state I am in!!!
Fortunately the guardian has picked up on the evil thomas!!!Ivor the engine and that bad fox(boom boom)
The latest contribution has looked at the inappropriate use of the words princess etc.
I tell you - all this nastiness is all there for people to see.
Thank goodness I have become lgbt gender fluid - I can go wherever I like (nudge nudge)
dirty ole man's charter ho ho
Have you ever heard of three billy goats gruff?? There is need for the police to investigate alone!!! I was brought up on it. No wonder - look at the state I am in!!!
Fortunately the guardian has picked up on the evil thomas!!!Ivor the engine and that bad fox(boom boom)
The latest contribution has looked at the inappropriate use of the words princess etc.
I tell you - all this nastiness is all there for people to see.
Thank goodness I have become lgbt gender fluid - I can go wherever I like (nudge nudge)
dirty ole man's charter ho ho
never mind kids can always switch the tv on and watch women showing their twopences off the highest bidder
Presumably Sarah Hall never kisses or hugs her children without their consent.
The three little pigs will be high on the Merde's list.
Some people must spend their lives looking for things to be offended about.
Yes, VG Leo :D
After the three little piggies and Peppa, it will be food & customs. Pigs in blankets and Christmas will be next on the list.
After the three little piggies and Peppa, it will be food & customs. Pigs in blankets and Christmas will be next on the list.
Isn't it hierarchical to refer to Peppa as a Pig, what with her being female?
Should be the adventures of Sarah Sow imo.
Should be the adventures of Sarah Sow imo.
Isn't it about time that "Jack and the Beanstalk" was also banned, lest vulnerable schoolchildren (including the 35 year old ones from Syria) are conned into parting with their valuables in return for a handful of allegedly 'magic' beans?
Feminists would prefer Jackie. Tall people would like the offensive term 'beanstalk' removed altogether.
I'm waiting for Sleeping Beauty 2 where the prince gets done for sexual harassment.
The PR consultant does have a point tbf which is how perceptions of acceptable behaviour have changed, and how innocent actions can have horrible consequences.
The PR consultant does have a point tbf which is how perceptions of acceptable behaviour have changed, and how innocent actions can have horrible consequences.
The next checkout operative to call me princess!!! will be in trouble.!!!
Just because I wear a sparkling mini dress and angel wings sometimes.
Us lgbt ers suffer terribly you know.
Just because I wear a sparkling mini dress and angel wings sometimes.
Us lgbt ers suffer terribly you know.
1 week telling all kids its ok to wear taira,s the next banning fairytales, the liberal elite getting their knickers in a right twist again
I'd be chastising the journalist/editor who decided this 'story' was worth writing.
Always thought Mr Tickle from the first Mr Men book was a wrong un. A character with extra long arms who spends his day wandering about town tickling and touching everyone he meets.
It's all fun and games until one of his extraordinary long arms pokes through your letter box.
My fence has been taken. This is dreadful. In todays correct climate these so called Mr Men should actually be called nothing - blank - zilch - what on earth are we teaching our children or, more correctly, post eggs, - we must not label.
Rosie and Jim.............if the boats rocking, don't come knocking !
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