'We're becoming way too precious': Parents divided over preschool's decision to BAN Mother's Day celebrations to be 'inclusive' of all families
- An early childhood centre has decided to scrap Mother's Day celebrations
- The Sydney learning centre announced the changes in an email to parents
- The acting direction said they wanted a 'more inclusive centre'
- Many Australian parents applauded the decision - but not everyone's on board
An early childhood centre has decided to scrap Mother's Day celebrations so kids from single-parent families don't feel excluded.
The acting director of the Sydney learning centre announced the controversial changes in an email sent out to parents earlier this week.
'We have spent a lot of time discussing and reflecting on this and believe we want to be more inclusive centre,' the email read, which was obtained by 10 Daily.
'We want to include all families here... regardless of their family dynamics. Instead we have decided to do family and friends day at different times throughout the year. That way anyone close to the children can come and take part.'
An early childhood centre has decided to scrap Mother's Day celebrations so kids from single-parent families don't feel excluded (stock image)
Daily Mail Australia has contacted the early childhood centre for comment.
The move has divided the internet, with many Australian parents applauding the decision as they weighed in - but not everyone's on board.
Ola said she believed Mother's Day should be celebrated privately at home after seeing first hand how tough the event could be for kids of single parents.
'My best friend lost her mum and dad in a house fire when she was eight. Until now I always remember how bad I felt when Mother's Day came around,' she said.
'We do celebrate Mother's Day at home with my family. I still go to my kids's Mother's Day celebrations at school.
'Last year my daughter's friend's mum couldn't make it because she was at work. The girl cried so bad, made me cry too.
'So I do agree that Mother's and Father's Days should be something private families can celebrate at home without the school involvement in such.'
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Margaret said: 'It wouldn't bother me all. It's a nice and refreshing change.'
Lisa commented: 'I don't see why anyone would care. They're not cancelling Mother's Day. It's going to be people who always complain about others being offended and about "political correctness" complaining.'
Erin said: 'To be honest, I think we're all becoming way too precious. At the end of the day our children are in good care and that's what should be important.'
Jodi said: 'I'm a single mum and whenever my kids' childcare had Father's Day on, I was invited. Sometimes I didn't go, not all dads could go anyway. If the kids make Father's Day things, they give it to me. I don't see a problem.'
Caitlin said: 'I think it's great. Father's Day is a sad day for some kids.'
But Gabriella disagreed, saying the decision is 'very sad. The kids should celebrate this day. Be it with their mother, guardian, grandma or whomever looks after them.'
Dianne suggested: 'They should keep traditions as we know them.'
And Lucy said: 'Most schools don't do Father's Day anymore. They do "men who matter" celebration. It's only fair.'
