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Originally Posted by Russ B
It would appear the Head has been given ample opportunity to deny the allegations.
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Fair enough, but we have still only heard one side of the story.
I suppose it's about time I specified some opinions..
Should any parent be forced to allow their child to do something that violates their beliefs? No.
Should that parent allow those beliefs to affect other children? This is a tricky one. No, in the case of something relatively inoffensive such as a school gym, but it depends on what those beliefs involve.
Is it right that a religion should require that boys and girls be segregated? Again, no (IMO). People of both genders will, at some point, have to deal with members of the opposite gender. I feel it is best to encourage them to associate with members of the opposite gender as much as possible.
It's worth noting that in my experience, most Muslims are no more bothered about that sort of thing than, say, Christians (although it *does* depend on what country they were born in).
I have to admit, I am not denying this sort of thing goes on. Organisations do bend over backwards to please one religion over another, I work for one that does. I also have to say that I expressely disagree with the practice.
Edit: I do think, however, that if it is not true (and it's possible it's not), then the school need to issue a statement to that effect.