Kids and harmful UV rays while at school
Apr 26th 2007 | 3:32 pm
#16
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Re: Kids and harmful UV rays while at school
thats good, fortunately some employers are actually doing something about the hazards...
i just really worry for our kids given their really sensitive skin (which WILL be scarred for life unless necessary precautions are taken)...the amount of time they spend under the sun in school (deadly 10am-2pm sun at that) is frightening....
i just really worry for our kids given their really sensitive skin (which WILL be scarred for life unless necessary precautions are taken)...the amount of time they spend under the sun in school (deadly 10am-2pm sun at that) is frightening....
Apr 26th 2007 | 6:42 pm
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Re: Kids and harmful UV rays while at school
I am really quite shocked reading some of the replies in this thread. I was really sure that Aussie schools would be top of the class when it came to sun protection.
BTW, we just bought a Boots sun tan that lasts for 6 hours. Bit like p20 but higher factors. We got a factor 40 for the kids and applied it to them before dressing around 8am when we were on holiday. Just needed a quick re-appliction after lunch and they were sorted. That kind of thing would at least ensure kids at school were still covered during lunch breaks.
Someone on another site recently recommendd a site to me that sells UV protecting clothes, inc great shorts and tshirts. The manufacturer who uses this kind of material in school uniforms is going to make a fortune
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BTW, we just bought a Boots sun tan that lasts for 6 hours. Bit like p20 but higher factors. We got a factor 40 for the kids and applied it to them before dressing around 8am when we were on holiday. Just needed a quick re-appliction after lunch and they were sorted. That kind of thing would at least ensure kids at school were still covered during lunch breaks.
Someone on another site recently recommendd a site to me that sells UV protecting clothes, inc great shorts and tshirts. The manufacturer who uses this kind of material in school uniforms is going to make a fortune
.
Apr 26th 2007 | 8:15 pm
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Re: Kids and harmful UV rays while at school
I am really quite shocked reading some of the replies in this thread. I was really sure that Aussie schools would be top of the class when it came to sun protection.
BTW, we just bought a Boots sun tan that lasts for 6 hours. Bit like p20 but higher factors. We got a factor 40 for the kids and applied it to them before dressing around 8am when we were on holiday. Just needed a quick re-appliction after lunch and they were sorted. That kind of thing would at least ensure kids at school were still covered during lunch breaks.
Someone on another site recently recommendd a site to me that sells UV protecting clothes, inc great shorts and tshirts. The manufacturer who uses this kind of material in school uniforms is going to make a fortune .
BTW, we just bought a Boots sun tan that lasts for 6 hours. Bit like p20 but higher factors. We got a factor 40 for the kids and applied it to them before dressing around 8am when we were on holiday. Just needed a quick re-appliction after lunch and they were sorted. That kind of thing would at least ensure kids at school were still covered during lunch breaks.
Someone on another site recently recommendd a site to me that sells UV protecting clothes, inc great shorts and tshirts. The manufacturer who uses this kind of material in school uniforms is going to make a fortune
.
Apr 26th 2007 | 8:19 pm
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Re: Kids and harmful UV rays while at school
I visited a couple of primary schools yesterday and I was surprised at how the kids are allowed to just play outdoors wearing shorts and short sleeved shirts at 1130AM (when UV is at its harshest).
I understand that a hat is required but that only helps shade the face. wouldnt it be better if they were allowed to wear long sleeves shirts, is there an option for parents to do this?
Dont people here learn? with all the constant medical advice saying NOT to expose yourself? I have seen the skin of the older ozzies, those in their 50-60s and it is TERRIBLE! aside from melanoma it looks like their arms were slow roasted! all wrinkled, damaged, with black spots etc...
Ok so their generation clearly did not know any better....but this generation supposedly knows better.
Are parents allowed to choose a pants or long sleeves version of the school uniform?
I understand that a hat is required but that only helps shade the face. wouldnt it be better if they were allowed to wear long sleeves shirts, is there an option for parents to do this?
Dont people here learn? with all the constant medical advice saying NOT to expose yourself? I have seen the skin of the older ozzies, those in their 50-60s and it is TERRIBLE! aside from melanoma it looks like their arms were slow roasted! all wrinkled, damaged, with black spots etc...
Ok so their generation clearly did not know any better....but this generation supposedly knows better.
Are parents allowed to choose a pants or long sleeves version of the school uniform?
Apr 26th 2007 | 8:24 pm
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Re: Kids and harmful UV rays while at school
I am really quite shocked reading some of the replies in this thread. I was really sure that Aussie schools would be top of the class when it came to sun protection.
BTW, we just bought a Boots sun tan that lasts for 6 hours. Bit like p20 but higher factors. We got a factor 40 for the kids and applied it to them before dressing around 8am when we were on holiday. Just needed a quick re-appliction after lunch and they were sorted. That kind of thing would at least ensure kids at school were still covered during lunch breaks.
Someone on another site recently recommendd a site to me that sells UV protecting clothes, inc great shorts and tshirts. The manufacturer who uses this kind of material in school uniforms is going to make a fortune .
BTW, we just bought a Boots sun tan that lasts for 6 hours. Bit like p20 but higher factors. We got a factor 40 for the kids and applied it to them before dressing around 8am when we were on holiday. Just needed a quick re-appliction after lunch and they were sorted. That kind of thing would at least ensure kids at school were still covered during lunch breaks.
Someone on another site recently recommendd a site to me that sells UV protecting clothes, inc great shorts and tshirts. The manufacturer who uses this kind of material in school uniforms is going to make a fortune
.
Apr 26th 2007 | 8:38 pm
#22
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Re: Kids and harmful UV rays while at school
You cannot expect schools to take complete responsibility for protecting children from sun damage. Parents have to teach their children to apply sunscreen, wear a hat etc. Schools in NSW have the no hat no play rule and sport is conducted in the morning in summer and and afternoon in winter. I assume other states have similar protocols in place. Teachers have enough to do without having to apply sunscreen to children. It is a parents responsibility to ensure that their children are made aware of the dangers of exposure to the sun.
I get so annoyed listening to people putting the onus on to teachers for things that are a parents responsibility.
I get so annoyed listening to people putting the onus on to teachers for things that are a parents responsibility.
Apr 26th 2007 | 8:46 pm
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Re: Kids and harmful UV rays while at school
Is total protection from sunlight a good idea for children through to adults and will it increase or decrease their risk of cancers or other significant health risks over time?
Apr 26th 2007 | 9:25 pm
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Re: Kids and harmful UV rays while at school
You cannot expect schools to take complete responsibility for protecting children from sun damage. Parents have to teach their children to apply sunscreen, wear a hat etc. Schools in NSW have the no hat no play rule and sport is conducted in the morning in summer and and afternoon in winter. I assume other states have similar protocols in place. Teachers have enough to do without having to apply sunscreen to children. It is a parents responsibility to ensure that their children are made aware of the dangers of exposure to the sun.
I get so annoyed listening to people putting the onus on to teachers for things that are a parents responsibility.
I get so annoyed listening to people putting the onus on to teachers for things that are a parents responsibility.
Apr 26th 2007 | 10:47 pm
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Re: Kids and harmful UV rays while at school
Apr 26th 2007 | 11:01 pm
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Re: Kids and harmful UV rays while at school
I spend around $150 a year on school clothes and they r all uv 50+
Apr 26th 2007 | 11:25 pm
#27
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Re: Kids and harmful UV rays while at school
Who's more dangerous to your child? You or the sun?
My bets on you at 10:1
Lets see if you sincere but paranoid over protective parents can figure out why.
Apr 26th 2007 | 11:40 pm
#28
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Re: Kids and harmful UV rays while at school
I'll throw another couple of questions in here to get you guys thinking.
Why is it important for kids to wear something on there head and why do schools provide shaddy areas?
Clue. Nothing to do with UV or skin damage.
Why is it important for kids to wear something on there head and why do schools provide shaddy areas?
Clue. Nothing to do with UV or skin damage.
Apr 27th 2007 | 12:02 am
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Re: Kids and harmful UV rays while at school
Apr 27th 2007 | 12:28 am
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Re: Kids and harmful UV rays while at school
My daughter school have shaded and unshaded area's, if they forget their hats they have to stay in the shaded areas or in the classroom. If they don't have sunscreen or a jacket on they don't play out.
They have PE once a week outside, if they don't have sunscreen they don't do PE.
They can wear long sleeves at any time without having any problems
I taught my daughter how to apply sunscreen before we got here, Ok so she was 6 but she didn't have a clue at first, now she does. I buy the coloured stuff so she can see that she's got it on all over. The teachers, although not allowed to apply it, do help them with it.
They have PE once a week outside, if they don't have sunscreen they don't do PE.
They can wear long sleeves at any time without having any problems
I taught my daughter how to apply sunscreen before we got here, Ok so she was 6 but she didn't have a clue at first, now she does. I buy the coloured stuff so she can see that she's got it on all over. The teachers, although not allowed to apply it, do help them with it.
