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Pauline Hanson exposes the disturbing question her grandson asked after coming home from school
Pauline Hanson exposes the disturbing question her grandson asked after coming home from school

Daily Mail​

time8 hours ago

  • Politics
  • Daily Mail​

Pauline Hanson exposes the disturbing question her grandson asked after coming home from school

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has accused Australian schools of 'feeding innocent kids lies' about gender and has blamed the lessons for confusing her grandson. 'Innocent kids are being fed lies in classrooms, lies about their bodies, their identity, and their families,' Ms Hanson said. 'Children as young as four are being told they can choose whether they're a boy or a girl. That biology doesn't matter. That parents are wrong, and feelings are truth,' she said. Ms Hanson said her seven-year-old grandson had been left unsettled by lessons. 'My seven-year-old grandson recently came home from school and asked his mother, "Where's your penis?" - "What do you mean?" she asked, reminding him that she is female and females do not have a penis. 'My grandson then asked his mother where his vagina was. Troubled, my daughter asked him where these questions were coming from and why. "From school," he said. 'He said, "School told me that you can choose if you want to be a boy or a girl," and then added that he wanted to know when he gets to choose. 'Let's think about that for a second. He wanted to know when he gets to choose. All his life up to the age of seven years, he's been told he's a boy. 'He was reared as a boy, he looks like his father and his brother, he knows he's not like his mother, and now he gets to choose. 'Now he knows he's a boy - his parents told him that - because biological sex can't change because of words or an operation. I wonder if the school is also teaching him, if he then says he has a vagina, how he has a baby.' She argued that 'this isn't education' but 'ideological indoctrination, smuggled into schools under 'inclusion' programs and hidden from parents.' 'I want to give some examples to parents of what is being taught to their children. She claimed schools were teaching that a person's gender couldn't be determined by their genitals, that someone could be born male but feel like a girl inside, and that the sex assigned at birth could change. 'These are just a few examples of the perverse rubbish our children and grandchildren as young as four are being taught at schools in Australia. 'Schools and departments call it "sexual education". It is part of the Australian national curriculum, promoting diversity and inclusion. The Victorian curriculum teaches that gender is shaped by social and cultural factors, a concept included in the Health and Physical Education curriculum under Relationships and Sexuality. Tasmania's Growing Up Program covers identity, respectful language, growth and change, wellbeing, and respectful relationships - helping children understand themselves, respect diversity, and develop healthy relationship skills. In NSW, the Safe Schools program was ended in 2017 after opponents criticised it for teaching that gender and sexuality are fluid, that heterosexuality is not the norm, and that sex is arbitrarily assigned by a doctor at birth. 'It is all the same: transgender ideology which is pressuring our children and causing great distress and long-term harm,' Ms Hanson said. 'In many cases, no prior consent or permission is obtained from parents to teach this curriculum, and in some cases parents are denied access to or visibility of the content when requested. 'Let's be honest: the goal is to separate children from their families, from biological truth, and from anything solid enough to push back. If they can confuse them young, they can control them for life.' The outspoken senator also lashed out at the Liberal Party, accusing it of inaction. 'And where is the so-called opposition? The Liberals know it's happening. They've seen the curriculum. They've seen the consequences. But they're too weak, too captured, and too gutless to act,' she said. Ms Hanson insisted One Nation was the only party 'willing to stand up and say enough.' 'We've been raising the alarm for years, and we will not stop. Because you can't fix this by hoping. You fix it by fighting. And One Nation is the only party fighting to protect your kids from this madness. 'Our schools are being perverted into turning our kids into fodder for gender clinics where they are drugged and butchered.' She said many families no longer trust the education system and are choosing homeschooling as their only option. In Queensland, the number of homeschooled children increased by 229 per cent between 2009 and 2014, Ms Hanson claimed.

Mum sparks debate by refusing to let toddler use playground over ‘toxic' floor concerns as some urge her to ‘let it go'
Mum sparks debate by refusing to let toddler use playground over ‘toxic' floor concerns as some urge her to ‘let it go'

The Sun

time16 hours ago

  • Health
  • The Sun

Mum sparks debate by refusing to let toddler use playground over ‘toxic' floor concerns as some urge her to ‘let it go'

A MUM has sparked a furious debate after issuing a warning to other parents over playgrounds with a 'toxic' floor. The woman said she has banned her toddler from play areas that have a rubber mulch surface. 3 Taking to Reddit, she shared how she is planning a visit to her parents, who had bought their granddaughter a 'huge expensive playground' as a treat. However, while she was grateful for the gesture, she raised her concerns about the flooring which is made from shredded car tyres. Rubber mulch is widely used in schools and parks across the UK, and is popular for its shock-absorbent, 'bouncy' properties, and for not providing a risk of splinters, unlike wooden chips. The mum said on the forum: 'Unfortunately she installed it over the pressed rubber mulch surface which I'm avoiding for my toddler. 'There's no returning the playground or moving it anywhere else. 'Is there any way to cover it that makes it safe or am I destined to play the most ungrateful daughter and the most evil fun hating grinch of a mother for the duration of these two weeks?' The woman said her mum ordered the rubber mulch deeming it to be harmless, but claims it could pose a serious threat to her toddler. She claimed: 'I know rubber mulch is made of recycled tires and who knows what else and is linked to cancer, so it's the last thing I want my toddler to play on all day every day for two weeks.' RUBBER RISKS It's not the first time that concern has been raised about rubber mulch flooring. Barefoot Lawn Care claimed that it has the potential to release hazardous chemicals, including heavy metals like lead, zinc, and mercury. New seafront playground with unreal view and incredible theme opens minutes from busy city Meanwhile, according to the Environmental Protection Agency in America, 'benzene, mercury, styrene-butadiene, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, and arsenic, among several other chemicals, heavy metals and carcinogens, have been found in tyres", according to NBC News. They state that the release of chemicals can occur with heat and UV exposure, which could be dangerous for kids who come into contact with it. However, a 2024 study, it was found that 'although chemicals are present (as expected) in the tyre crumb rubber and exposures can occur, they are likely limited.' 3 PARENTING DEBATE The Reddit post sparked a furious debate in the comments, with many people split in their opinions. Some said the mum should relax and let her child play on the play area. One wrote: 'Just watch your baby so they aren't eating it. Your baby doesn't live there so two weeks of exposure isn't that bad. 'Wash baby's hands before eating.' Another added: 'I think the risk of harm that this may cause your relationship with your mom by making a big deal out of it is far greater than the risk of harm of your daughter playing on rubber mulch. 'What a generous gift! Let your daughter play and don't give it a second of your worry.' A third said: 'The truth is there's only so much you can control. What if your daughter's school has rubber mulch and she wants to play with her friends? 'You have to let some things go.' However, one person queried: 'Would you be open to paying to replace the mulch?' RUBBER HELL Earlier this year, a family in Norfolk was forced to flee their home after a local play area was renovated. Zoe Rowntree, 43, and her 16-year-old son, who have a severe latex allergy, were left struggling to breathe when the old rubber safety matting was ripped out to be replaced by shredded tires. The family were given emergency accommodation but fear they won't be able to return home due to their reaction to the new mulch. Zoe claimed the situation had arisen as the council had refused to spend an extra £30,000 on a latex-free surface. Meanwhile, council officials were forced to close a play area in Brighton after the black rubber mulch surface was wearing much faster than expected, causing its dye to stain skin and clothes, with some parents worried about its toxins. What school fines can parents receive? THE main issue that can lead to parents receiving a fine is missing school. Currently, it's the decision of the local council whether or not to issue a parent a fine for their child missing school. However, from August this year, the fine for absences will up to the school to consider - when a child has missed 10 or more sessions for unauthorised reasons. And the fine will be £80 if paid within 21 days, or £160 if paid within 28 days - this is issued to EACH parent. It's the first time the fine has been increased since 2012, and is in line with inflation. If a parent receives a second fine for the same child within three years, this will automatically be charged at the higher rate of £160. Fines will be capped at two fines within a three-year period. After this limit has been reached, prosecution or a parenting order may be considered. According to the official government website, there are only five reasons your child should be absent from school if the school is open. These are as follows: Your child is too ill to attend that day You have asked in advance and been given permission by the school for your child to be absent on that day due to exceptional circumstances Your child cannot attend school on that day because it is a day you are taking part in religious observance Your local authority is responsible for arranging your child's transport to school and it is not available on that day or has not been provided yet You are a gypsy/traveller family with no fixed abode, and you are required to travel for work that day meaning your child cannot attend their usual school

13MP: Malaysia allocates RM67b to build schools, boost STEM and early education
13MP: Malaysia allocates RM67b to build schools, boost STEM and early education

Malay Mail

timea day ago

  • Business
  • Malay Mail

13MP: Malaysia allocates RM67b to build schools, boost STEM and early education

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 — A total of RM67 billion will be allocated for the education sector under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), including building new schools, repair and upgrade school buildings, KEMAS kindergartens, facilities and amenities of public higher education institutions. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the construction of schools would also be made a condition for Planning Permission for new large-scale housing projects while the construction of vertical schools would be expanded to address the issue of student density and the lack of suitable school sites. 'The government is determined to ensure that the enrolment rate of pre-school and secondary school students reaches 98 per cent, which is above the universal enrolment rate. 'For the record, by 2025, the government has upgraded 1,200 dilapidated schools nationwide,' he said when tabling the 13th MP at Dewan Rakyat here, today. Meanwhile, he said the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) which is the main benchmark at national level will continue to be used to assess the effectiveness of the education system's policies, curriculum and pedagogical approaches. Anwar said the quality of the country's education at the same time would be improved to be at the international average level based on the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) and Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) assessments to ensure the education system remains competitive and relevant. 'To improve educational outcomes, the government is moving towards making pre-school compulsory starting at the age of five. At the same time, more preschool facilities in schools managed by the Ministry of Education (MOE) will be provided, especially in rural areas. 'The government will also conduct a review of optimal school hours, evaluate the effectiveness of special schools and improve the education model for gifted and talented students,' he said. He said focus would also be given to strengthening the mastery of the Malay language at all levels, in addition to making English part of the language of learning and communication, while additional language learning would also be expanded. 'Emphasis would also be given to strengthening STEM education and digital literacy, including the introduction of AI basics to produce a generation that is ready to meet the demands of the high-value future job market,' he said. He said the national education system would also be streamlined to be more integrated, effective and responsive to future challenges and for this, the MOE would be fully responsible for regulating preschool to secondary education. For pre-university and higher education, Anwar said it would be coordinated by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) with the aim of clarifying jurisdiction and improving policy and implementation efficiency. — Bernama

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