[Vicks]

I think teachers are to quick to be seen to be politically correct. I think the teacher should have approached the child's parent in the first instance to ask why they did not want their son to participate. If they used a little common sense they could have avoided alot of embarrasment on their part. Surely as teacher if they are going to teach about other festivals/religions, they should do some research into these other faiths other than relying on the teaching materials they receive. On the whole though I do think that it is important for children to learn and understand other religions, after all alot of the the racial problems are brought about my ignorance of other religions and their beliefs. Eveyone is entitled to their own opinions!