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I came across an article about an accident in a father-son school trip in one of the exclusive boys school here in Manila. But I will not dwell on that today. I was just wondering what happened to the students who lives in solo parent homes and do not have their father with them. Who do they bring to these activities? Or maybe they just don't participate. I'm curious and feels sorry for the students who don't have their dads with them.
I think schools in particular should adapt to the times. Single/Solo parent homes are now considered normal. There are children who are being taken care of by relatives because their parents are working abroad.There are children whose parents have passed. If you call an activity as a father-son, mother-daughter, father-daughter or mother-son activity, then it will discriminate those without mom/dads living with them. Isn't it time for schools to plan activities that will not discriminate? I know that "discrimination" is such a strong word but the moment you disqualify a student in an activity where he/she cannot participate in, then that's discrimination to me.
If only school officials can educate themselves on what's happening to the outside world, we could all move forward and adapt to changes.
Much love,
The Only Parent (T.O.P.)
