Aussie Childcare Network Forum

What do you think about kids being banned from blowing out candles at childcare so stop spread of germs?

Personally I think it is ridiculous. If they are going that far then ban parents from bringing kids to childcare who have colds and sneeze and cough because that spreads more germs than the occasional birthday and blowing out candles.
Who thinks of these things? Seems they just make up things for the sake of it.
Ridiculous I say....wonder what they will come up with next!

I think that is absolutely insane saying that blowing out candles spreads germs, what next no toys for fear of spreading germs, handling pencils crayons etc. The world has gone mad, children's immune systems will become weak if they are not exposed to some germs. Maybe there should isolation chambers for any child that shows any symptoms of viruses! I think the joys of blowing out candles outweighs any so called risks. Let children enjoy their childhood and I'd like to know how they come up with these therories.
Diana

I agree ! This is ludicrous! I have even worked in a centre where we weren't allowed to use candles at all- OHS risk or some such thing! These ' academics' must just sit around tables all day thinking up restrictions without thinking of reality. They are losing touch rapidly