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jaysay

24-02-2009 09:47

Are your kids scared

It appears that the BBC have received complaints from some parents that a new presenter on CBBs is scaring their kids. Some parents have contacted the BBC saying that Cerrie Burnell should be removed from the CBBs kids show because she was born with one arm, which is missing just above the elbow, saying that it's frightening their kids. Well to me would this be an ideal time for these parents to teach thier kids about disabilities and not attack this young lass who because of her disability has probably had to work twice as hard as others to get where she is. In fact she should be applauded for her efforts and not castigated by a few incentive people, I always seem to say there but for the grace of god go I.:(

AccyLass

24-02-2009 09:51

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I don't get how it would scare the kids... they would ask a question about it... you would answer it
Simple.. end of

emamum

24-02-2009 09:52

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i saw this yesterday, bloomin ridiculous, like she shouldnt be on telly cos she isnt 'perfect'......... kids dont care about disability unless the parents make them by pointing it out and saying the wrong things.... ty is too old for cbeebies now but it wouldnt bother either of us

i agree that it would be a good opportunity for parents to speak about differences in people

flashy

24-02-2009 09:57

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i have seen this woman on cbeebies several times whilst watching it with Katie....Katie wasnt scared at all, infact she didnt even comment on her arms, and thats coming from a nearly 3 year old

emzy	24-02-2009 10:15

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ive seen her many times, as have the twins and no question has been asked, my friends little un hasnt asked anything either and he's 4. There should be no issue in this person working in childrens tv, it shows the child what can and does happen and then they will grow up accepting it.

flashy

24-02-2009 11:26

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when Reece was about 7 we used to have a man who lived on the next street with a hook for a hand...one day Reece asked me what was wrong with his hand and why did he have a hook, having known this man for a few years i told Reece to ask him why when he saw him again.....so he did, Dave(the man) then proceeded to tell Reece that he had had an accident at work and his hand had been caught up in the machinary, and thats what happens when you dont do well at school(you end up working in a factory)

Dave then said it was really good that Reece had asked him about it rather than just pointing his finger and looking on in disgust

i think if you dont explain things to children properly and get them to ask questions about things, thats where the problems begin

curious kids need educating properly

entwisi

24-02-2009 12:02

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Errrr this is the channel that hosts "something special" where they particularly focus on disabled kids.

Do the parents who are complaining switch over when it comes on? Do they cross over when they see a disabled person coming the other way? I think you will find the only people bothered or even making a judgement are the parents in those fam ilies.

accyman

24-02-2009 13:04

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surely kids can clearly see shes armless enough and that theres no need to be scared of her....:D

emzy	24-02-2009 13:11

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Originally Posted by entwisi (Post 684660)

My 2 are watching that at the mo, they love it, they stop playing when it comes on and watch it, they copy the songs and the signing, they dont seem to have a problem with the people and children that are "different" and when the question arrises as to whats wrong or why they are like that i will try and explain it best that i can but know that it isnt something that scares them, its just curiosity and wasnting to know why they are different to them, same as why boys and girls are different, its just a case of explaining to them when the question is put to you. Think there is something wrong if it scares them

pipinfort

24-02-2009 13:20

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Its always on in our house , I`ve not noticed her disability to be honest and the kids have`nt mentioned anything.............:rolleyes:

garinda

24-02-2009 14:14

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Children are the most accepting people on earth. They aren't born prejudiced, that's something that's aquired throughout life.

I think the problem is with the pathetic parent's who've made complaints.

Children are naturally curious, with no social tact in place yet, and do ask sometimes blunt questions when something is out of the ordinary. Most good parents will simply explain why someone is 'different', and most times that is their curiosity satisfied.

I hope and trust the B.B.C. will ignore these complaints.

garinda

24-02-2009 14:18

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/ima...presenters.jpg

I think the thing that most people, of all ages, would find most notable is that's she's beautiful, with an open face and a great smile.

magpie

24-02-2009 14:21

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If these parents who say their kids are scared because of the ladies disability....
Then I would question how they are in fact bring up their kids...

garinda

24-02-2009 14:22

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'But a minority of parents expressed concern that Ms Burnell's appearance was "scaring" children. One father said he feared it would give his daughter nightmares and a mother said her two-year-old girl could not watch because she thought the presenter had been hurt.'

BBC NEWS | Magazine | How do you explain a missing hand to a child?

It's some people's lack of good parenting skills that frankly I find most scary.

pipinfort

24-02-2009 14:36

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I`ve just asked my eldest and shown her the picture....her reply was a casual`oh yeah, i`ve seen her, she`s on CBEEBIES, i think she had an accident when she was young`..........and carried on what she was doing... its obviously a minority who it really bothers.

accyman

24-02-2009 14:49

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Originally Posted by pipinfort (Post 684693)

its obviously a minority who it really bothers.

but in this country it is teh minority that usually get their way

hopefully in this case they dont

Gayle

24-02-2009 15:55

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OMG, I'm horrified that any parent out there would claim that such a beautiful woman was 'scaring' their child - what on earth is scary about her?

There is a young woman in Ossy who is in the panto group - she has the exact same disability. She too is very beautiful and has been cast as the leading lady and this year she was the prince. My two have no issue with her lack of arm, neither have the other 80 kids in the show. She's popular, talented and clever, but as far as the panto kids are concerned she's just a regular girl.

I can't believe the prejudices of some people - it beggars belief!

jaysay

24-02-2009 16:29

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Originally Posted by garinda (Post 684685)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/ima...presenters.jpg

I think the thing that most people, of all ages, would find most notable is that's she's beautiful, with an open face and a great smile.

I actully feel sorry for the lass, look at the chap she has to work with:rolleyes:

West Ender

24-02-2009 16:51

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I don't for one minute believe any child has been "scared" of this lady. I do believe the parents have reacted, very vocally, with horror and repugnance so the children have promptly copied them. If the BBC axes this presenter I hope there will be a national outcry from the decent, more rational viewers.

accyman

24-02-2009 17:03

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kids read and watch peter pan and im pretty sure a hook on the end of a wrist looks more scary to a kid that a stump

panther

24-02-2009 17:28

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You know some people are so pathetic, this woman has probably nothing better to do.......

if Cerrie Burnell is good at her job then that is all that matters, whether she has no arm or 3 eyes!!

If you ask me david cameron looks more scary:rolleyes:, now that would give any kid nightmares!!

Polly_45

24-02-2009 21:29

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People complain for complaining sake:rolleyes:
i know of children more scared of the smoking advert where the little girl says she is afraid her mummy will die,

cashman

24-02-2009 21:57

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the pathetic turds that complained about this lass, should be stripped of their T.V. licences fer 5 yrs, then they would have nowt to complain about. their probably to far up there own backsides to be able to read a paper.:rolleyes:

garinda

25-02-2009 00:53

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Posted by brightroddydoddy.

Who I'd describe as more than a little dim, and not bright at all.

Some of the comments make me despair for the children in the care of these morons.

'I'm not impressed, sadly. I had no idea the old presenters were going (no indication at all on the actual channel, considering continuity is a key theme of the programming it seems silly not to have done this, especially with the songs being so popular).

Just weeks of turning over because of skye and jelly were on, then the new people walked in this morning....my kid was not impressed.

neither am i, to be honest. they seem nice enough, but i question the logic of hiring a girl with part of her arm missing (and so obviously placed on display for kids to see it) to present cbeebies. my child was immediately freaked out and didn't want to watch. there's a time and place for showing kids all the "differences" that people can have, but nine in the morning in front of two year olds is NOT the place!

little overboard on the need for political correctness, perhaps?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/mbcbeebies/...thread=6264556

garinda

25-02-2009 01:03

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What would these imbeciles do if there happend to be someone with no hands in their child's class?

Have the 'scary' child removed from the school?

emzy	25-02-2009 08:24

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Originally Posted by garinda (Post 684998)

Posted by brightroddydoddy.

Who I'd describe as more than a little dim, and not bright at all.

Some of the comments make me despair for the children in the care of these morons.

'I'm not impressed, sadly. I had no idea the old presenters were going (no indication at all on the actual channel, considering continuity is a key theme of the programming it seems silly not to have done this, especially with the songs being so popular).

Just weeks of turning over because of skye and jelly were on, then the new people walked in this morning....my kid was not impressed.

neither am i, to be honest. they seem nice enough, but i question the logic of hiring a girl with part of her arm missing (and so obviously placed on display for kids to see it) to present cbeebies. my child was immediately freaked out and didn't want to watch. there's a time and place for showing kids all the "differences" that people can have, but nine in the morning in front of two year olds is NOT the place!

little overboard on the need for political correctness, perhaps?

BBC - MESSAGE BOARDS - CBeebies - New presenters: Alex and Cerrie - Conversation

What a load of erm......... rubbish

I have 2 x 2 year olds and it in no way freaks them out. I pointed it out to one of them yesterday and all he had to say was "CBEEBIES" very loudly and excited, I pointed out her arm and he said was "no hand" it clearly doesnt bother them and the earlier that they get used to seeing things like this the better I think. They are going to see things like this all the time whilst out and about. They used to call wheelchairs prams but now know different, I would never dream of stopping them watching it or changing channels because of something like that. Its something that they need to accept and not be hidden away from

jaysay

25-02-2009 10:33

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Originally Posted by panther (Post 684788)

For heavens sake don't let see or here Gordon Brown then:p

jaysay

25-02-2009 10:38

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Originally Posted by garinda (Post 684998)

Posted by brightroddydoddy.

Who I'd describe as more than a little dim, and not bright at all.

Some of the comments make me despair for the children in the care of these morons.

'I'm not impressed, sadly. I had no idea the old presenters were going (no indication at all on the actual channel, considering continuity is a key theme of the programming it seems silly not to have done this, especially with the songs being so popular).

Just weeks of turning over because of skye and jelly were on, then the new people walked in this morning....my kid was not impressed.

neither am i, to be honest. they seem nice enough, but i question the logic of hiring a girl with part of her arm missing (and so obviously placed on display for kids to see it) to present cbeebies. my child was immediately freaked out and didn't want to watch. there's a time and place for showing kids all the "differences" that people can have, but nine in the morning in front of two year olds is NOT the place!

little overboard on the need for political correctness, perhaps?

BBC - MESSAGE BOARDS - CBeebies - New presenters: Alex and Cerrie - Conversation

Silly B***h, she wants a reality check, or smacking in the gob with a wet packet of fish:(

garinda

25-02-2009 10:46

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Originally Posted by jaysay (Post 685089)

Silly B***h, she wants a reality check, or smacking in the gob with a wet packet of fish:(

Instead of letting the child 'freak out', perhaps this parent might better spend their time at an adult literacy class, so that in the future they could perhaps help their offspring to write correct English, as well as teaching them that disabled people aren't freaks.:mad:

Stanleymad

25-02-2009 10:47

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Saw her on news good on her, should be her ability at the job not her physical condition! There are many disabled children in any shape or form, many born with disfigurement or deformaties [my child included] whom watch mainstream childrens tv, a the point of realising differences if not able to comprehend differences, seeing someone like them whom have some kind of disablement physically or not - children of like will relate a lot to those people much better, reaffirming that disability is not a disablement completely in life. There should be more people like her doing what she wants to do without having to hide or like she said wear a prosthetic limb in order to do her job. Many parents of children with disabilites try to bring their children up as normally as possible as well as intergrating them in society being judged by their own merit or ability rather than the pity for the disablement.

jaysay

25-02-2009 16:16

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Originally Posted by garinda (Post 685097)

Think that puts it in a nutshell Rindi:(

entwisi

21-03-2009 19:24

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Thread resurrect -

SATAN MAKES ROOM FOR PARENTS WHO COMPLAINED ABOUT DISABLED TV PRESENTER - The Daily Mash

Heh, now thats funny :D

cashman

21-03-2009 23:59

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whats even funnier to me is if there is n Hell its probably true.:D

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