Children of working mothers
Sir, —I think the point “Grandma" was making, was that children be allowed into the grounds, not buildings, instead of having to remain on the street. During weekends, most primary schools have children playing in the grounds anyway. Recently I saw a small child arrive at 7 a.m. with no coat, and it was wet. He stood huddled by a lamp-post for one hour and a half. If he could have sheltered by the buildings, he would have been better off. Another day a small girl arrived at 7.30 a.m., curled up on the grass, and went to sleep. A teacher arrived early on this particular day though,
and took her inside. If a law was passed, making it essential when applying for a job, that a mother of young children produce proof that her children are being properly looked after, outside school hours, before being employed, it could help solve the problem.—Yours, STAY HOME MUM March 3, 1975. [This correspondence is now closed.—Editor] 1
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Press, Volume CXV, Issue 33783, 4 March 1975, Page 16
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