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Because most schools in Scotland feel they will offend children of single mothers and lesbians, they have banned all Fathers day cards. The policy was finally uncovered after many of the dads failed to receive their regular cards and handmade gifts on Father's Day. Although educational facilities in cities such as Glasgow, Edinburgh, East Renfrewshire, Dumfries, Galloway and Clackmannshire have considered the rising number of children who reside in single parent or same-sex homes and have thus implemented this policy "in the interests of sensitivity" there are still many who strongly oppose this rule. People who lobby for family concerns say the new policy is farcical because it relegates fathers to the fringe. It is stated in a report that came out in April, twenty five percent of British children are living with a single parent. In the past two decades the rate has doubled. Officials from the schools explained that they are trying to balance the many diverse cultures of their students. In a continuation of a pattern of adopting "politically correct" measures and removing Christian references from holidays and greeting cards, primary schools have recently banned Father's Day cards, although Mother's Day cards are still permitted. The reason for change are pointed as family breakdown and divorce. Sensitivity for kids who may life in fatherless homes has become a requirement for teachers. Schools are facing bigger problem, due to the country's accelerating breakdown of the family.
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Martha is a freelance journalist writing about moonpig.
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