A SCHOOL in Australia has sparked fury after banning pupils from giving out birthday invitations – because it could hurt the feelings of those who miss out.
Outraged parents in Sydney have described the move by Mosman Public School as “going too far”.
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They were informed via email that their children would no longer be allowed to send party invites in-person on school grounds.
Students should only send invites via email so kids who don’t get one won’t notice, the school said.
And children have also been advised not to discuss upcoming parties while at school so others don’t get offended for being left out, according to Australia’s Daily Telegraph.
It’s believed the school brought in the new rules after a child complained about not being invited to a classmate’s party.
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One fuming parent said: “It’s going too far, we have to build resilient kids.
“You can’t give birthday invitations by paper (at the school), only by email and you must tell your children not to talk about the party.”
The Sun Online has contacted the school for comment.
It follows other schools in the area taking drastic health-and-safety measures over birthday cakes.
Bardia Public School in Sydney banned teachers from cutting cakes.
Seven Hills West Public School, who have also outlawed teachers cutting cakes, also banned pupils bringing in birthday candles.
In a memo to parents, the school said: “We welcome small individual cakes or the like if your child wishes to share his/her birthday with the class.
“Candles ARE NOT permitted and teachers are UNABLE to cut cakes.”
Birthday cakes have been banned at Wamberal Public School and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School.
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