You would have thought we were stuck in the 1960’s. Honestly, to offer make-up classes to young girls is such an outdated idea.
A school has triggered outrage for giving make-up lessons to girls as young as 14.
The classes at Mount St Mary’s Catholic High School in Leeds even teach the youngsters how to get ready for a night out, the Mirror reports.
Teachers claim they help pupils learn how to make a good first impression and can boost their self-confidence.
However, family campaign groups and parents yesterday criticised the school.
The Family Education Trust told the paper: ‘At a time when there is growing public concern about the sexualisation of children and young people, it is irresponsible for schools to provide make-up lessons.
‘Parents don’t send their daughters to school to learn how to put on make-up but to receive a decent education.
Indeed, it is not for students to dictate what is taught in class. My issue here is it sends the wrong message. True confidence doesn’t come from the ability to apply make-up, it comes from achievement. Far more worthier programs can be undertaken by the school than this one.
Whilst I don’t feel it’s necessary to condemn the school for this error in judgement, I think it’s time they concentrated on making these girls feel good about themselves within their charter of educational outcomes.
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