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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"So apparently some young children are forgetting how to use a knife and fork because of schools closure..
Isn't that supposed to be something kids should learn at home...
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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago
Chelmsford |
"So apparently some young children are forgetting how to use a knife and fork because of schools closure..
Isn't that supposed to be something kids should learn at home...
Let me hazard a guess, this has come via social media! "
No, those OFSTED so called experts |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"So apparently some young children are forgetting how to use a knife and fork because of schools closure..
Isn't that supposed to be something kids should learn at home...
Let me hazard a guess, this has come via social media!
No, those OFSTED so called experts "
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Not just kids. Teens too... or at least that’s why our fucking lazy ass teenage boy was eating rice with his fingers the other day, despite having a fork on his plate... kids eh. |
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When I was in Denmark a restaurant owner claimed to have invented the knork basically a fork and knife combined,
Chuck in a spork and the kids would be sorted
Or they could liquidise the meal so it could be eaten through a straw
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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago
Chelmsford |
"So apparently some young children are forgetting how to use a knife and fork because of schools closure..
Isn't that supposed to be something kids should learn at home...
Let me hazard a guess, this has come via social media!
No, those OFSTED so called experts
Never! "
Yes. I imagind they are making sweeping generalisations based on one case study |
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By *igmaMan
over a year ago
Yorkshire |
"When I was in Denmark a restaurant owner claimed to have invented the knork basically a fork and knife combined,
Chuck in a spork and the kids would be sorted
Or they could liquidise the meal so it could be eaten through a straw
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Don’t need a knork in McDonald’s  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"When I was in Denmark a restaurant owner claimed to have invented the knork basically a fork and knife combined,....
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How long ago, vaguely seem to remember TV adverts, JML style, for such in the seventies! |
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"So apparently some young children are forgetting how to use a knife and fork because of schools closure..
Isn't that supposed to be something kids should learn at home...
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Yes it is but not always the case. When i worked in a care home we had many children who when first came to stay were unable to use a knife and fork. |
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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago
Chelmsford |
"So apparently some young children are forgetting how to use a knife and fork because of schools closure..
Isn't that supposed to be something kids should learn at home...
Yes it is but not always the case. When i worked in a care home we had many children who when first came to stay were unable to use a knife and fork."
Many cultures eat with their hands |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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think its sad really if thats true.
shows that family sitting at a table together enjoying dinner is long gone.
when i was a boy things were very different. soon as mum called dinner it was wash hands and sit down at the table.
no tv or distractions while at the table and we had to ask to leave after we had finished.
somethings are important for that family bonding so not to become disfunctional.
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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago
Chelmsford |
"think its sad really if thats true.
shows that family sitting at a table together enjoying dinner is long gone.
when i was a boy things were very different. soon as mum called dinner it was wash hands and sit down at the table.
no tv or distractions while at the table and we had to ask to leave after we had finished.
somethings are important for that family bonding so not to become disfunctional.
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In many new homes there is no room for a table let alone sit around it.. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"think its sad really if thats true.
shows that family sitting at a table together enjoying dinner is long gone.
when i was a boy things were very different. soon as mum called dinner it was wash hands and sit down at the table.
no tv or distractions while at the table and we had to ask to leave after we had finished.
somethings are important for that family bonding so not to become disfunctional.
In many new homes there is no room for a table let alone sit around it.."
possibly also too many distractions.
we only had one tv and today plenty of them in homes. internet wifi and everyone staring at the phone instead of having a meaning conversation.
we use to play board games as a family when i was young i guess todays generation would prefer the playstation and being alone or with mates online.
just feels like the family isnt as important as it use to be.
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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago
Chelmsford |
"think its sad really if thats true.
shows that family sitting at a table together enjoying dinner is long gone.
when i was a boy things were very different. soon as mum called dinner it was wash hands and sit down at the table.
no tv or distractions while at the table and we had to ask to leave after we had finished.
somethings are important for that family bonding so not to become disfunctional.
In many new homes there is no room for a table let alone sit around it..
possibly also too many distractions.
we only had one tv and today plenty of them in homes. internet wifi and everyone staring at the phone instead of having a meaning conversation.
we use to play board games as a family when i was young i guess todays generation would prefer the playstation and being alone or with mates online.
just feels like the family isnt as important as it use to be.
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I don't think it is.. kids just want to put parents in care homes and take their inheritance |
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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago
South Wales |
"think its sad really if thats true.
shows that family sitting at a table together enjoying dinner is long gone.
when i was a boy things were very different. soon as mum called dinner it was wash hands and sit down at the table.
no tv or distractions while at the table and we had to ask to leave after we had finished.
somethings are important for that family bonding so not to become disfunctional.
In many new homes there is no room for a table let alone sit around it..
possibly also too many distractions.
we only had one tv and today plenty of them in homes. internet wifi and everyone staring at the phone instead of having a meaning conversation.
we use to play board games as a family when i was young i guess todays generation would prefer the playstation and being alone or with mates online.
just feels like the family isnt as important as it use to be.
I don't think it is.. kids just want to put parents in care homes and take their inheritance"
If you put them in a care home you can kiss goodbye to your inheritance! Have you seen how much they cost?!  |
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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago
Chelmsford |
"think its sad really if thats true.
shows that family sitting at a table together enjoying dinner is long gone.
when i was a boy things were very different. soon as mum called dinner it was wash hands and sit down at the table.
no tv or distractions while at the table and we had to ask to leave after we had finished.
somethings are important for that family bonding so not to become disfunctional.
In many new homes there is no room for a table let alone sit around it..
possibly also too many distractions.
we only had one tv and today plenty of them in homes. internet wifi and everyone staring at the phone instead of having a meaning conversation.
we use to play board games as a family when i was young i guess todays generation would prefer the playstation and being alone or with mates online.
just feels like the family isnt as important as it use to be.
I don't think it is.. kids just want to put parents in care homes and take their inheritance
If you put them in a care home you can kiss goodbye to your inheritance! Have you seen how much they cost?! "
Exactly my point |
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By *mmmMaybeCouple
over a year ago
West Wales |
What twaddle..
I did get told off by school though because one of ours says Fork N’ Knife
As in “Where’s my.......”
Took us a while to get her to stop because we couldn’t help laughing so she just did it more..
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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago
Chelmsford |
"It’s a bit of misleading headline as usual, but why am I not surprised.
When they say school they don’t mean primary and above, they are referring to early years care from nursery to pre school. "
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"What twaddle..
I did get told off by school though because one of ours says Fork N’ Knife
As in “Where’s my.......”
Took us a while to get her to stop because we couldn’t help laughing so she just did it more..
S"
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"It’s a bit of misleading headline as usual, but why am I not surprised.
When they say school they don’t mean primary and above, they are referring to early years care from nursery to pre school.
Well thank you for that input. I only saw the headline and not the detail .. "
Never just read the headline or the first paragraph, very rarely is it as quoted |
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"So apparently some young children are forgetting how to use a knife and fork because of schools closure..
Isn't that supposed to be something kids should learn at home...
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I cant use them now, apparently, as i have them in the "wrong" hands |
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By *oggoneMan
over a year ago
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"It’s a bit of misleading headline as usual, but why am I not surprised.
When they say school they don’t mean primary and above, they are referring to early years care from nursery to pre school.
Well thank you for that input. I only saw the headline and not the detail .. "
Short attention span? |
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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago
Chelmsford |
"It’s a bit of misleading headline as usual, but why am I not surprised.
When they say school they don’t mean primary and above, they are referring to early years care from nursery to pre school.
Well thank you for that input. I only saw the headline and not the detail ..
Short attention span?"
I am used to that waiting for your slow and cumbersome posts.. |
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By *hloevtTV/TS
over a year ago
norwich |
"I'm so old that we had to say the lords prayer before dinner at school, "Thank you for what I am about to receive" !! X
Is that the Lord's Prayer ?"
So long ago I can't remember !! It was in the olden days when everything was black and white and music came from Woolworths x |
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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago
Chelmsford |
"I'm so old that we had to say the lords prayer before dinner at school, "Thank you for what I am about to receive" !! X
Is that the Lord's Prayer ?
So long ago I can't remember !! It was in the olden days when everything was black and white and music came from Woolworths x "
And pick n mix..
Rumour that a version of Woolies being relaunched.. |
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By *hloevtTV/TS
over a year ago
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"I'm so old that we had to say the lords prayer before dinner at school, "Thank you for what I am about to receive" !! X
Is that the Lord's Prayer ?
So long ago I can't remember !! It was in the olden days when everything was black and white and music came from Woolworths x
And pick n mix..
Rumour that a version of Woolies being relaunched.. "
Don't get me started on the pick and mix, it was a fine art to pack the sweets into the paper cups and not leave any space !! O the memories x |
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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago
Chelmsford |
"I'm so old that we had to say the lords prayer before dinner at school, "Thank you for what I am about to receive" !! X
Is that the Lord's Prayer ?
So long ago I can't remember !! It was in the olden days when everything was black and white and music came from Woolworths x
And pick n mix..
Rumour that a version of Woolies being relaunched..
Don't get me started on the pick and mix, it was a fine art to pack the sweets into the paper cups and not leave any space !! O the memories x "
I liked the spearmint toffees |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"So apparently some young children are forgetting how to use a knife and fork because of schools closure..
Isn't that supposed to be something kids should learn at home...
Let me hazard a guess, this has come via social media!
No, those OFSTED so called experts
Never!
Yes. I imagind they are making sweeping generalisations based on one case study "
That's the problem with imagining Tom as opposed to finding out. The report was based on findings after visiting 900 schools and early years providers. The report also didn't focus on the use of knife and fork, it was given as an example asking with children who had been potty trained reverting to nappies.
You should read it it, you may learn something instead of having to imagine all the time.
Mr |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"So apparently some young children are forgetting how to use a knife and fork because of schools closure..
Isn't that supposed to be something kids should learn at home...
Let me hazard a guess, this has come via social media!
No, those OFSTED so called experts
Never!
Yes. I imagind they are making sweeping generalisations based on one case study
That's the problem with imagining Tom as opposed to finding out. The report was based on findings after visiting 900 schools and early years providers. The report also didn't focus on the use of knife and fork, it was given as an example asking with children who had been potty trained reverting to nappies.
You should read it it, you may learn something instead of having to imagine all the time.
Mr"
*along, not asking |
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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago
Chelmsford |
"So apparently some young children are forgetting how to use a knife and fork because of schools closure..
Isn't that supposed to be something kids should learn at home...
Let me hazard a guess, this has come via social media!
No, those OFSTED so called experts
Never!
Yes. I imagind they are making sweeping generalisations based on one case study
That's the problem with imagining Tom as opposed to finding out. The report was based on findings after visiting 900 schools and early years providers. The report also didn't focus on the use of knife and fork, it was given as an example asking with children who had been potty trained reverting to nappies.
You should read it it, you may learn something instead of having to imagine all the time.
Mr"
Bit strange tho. I thought all OFSTED inspections were cancelled since Covid ? |
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By *ssex_tom OP Man
over a year ago
Chelmsford |
In fact as I understand it, all OFSTED inspections have been cancelled since March.. just leftish bull..
They obviously monitor cutlery use remotely.. perhaps the kids have forgotten to use cutlery because school meals are virtually gone.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"So apparently some young children are forgetting how to use a knife and fork because of schools closure..
Isn't that supposed to be something kids should learn at home...
Let me hazard a guess, this has come via social media!
No, those OFSTED so called experts
Never!
Yes. I imagind they are making sweeping generalisations based on one case study
That's the problem with imagining Tom as opposed to finding out. The report was based on findings after visiting 900 schools and early years providers. The report also didn't focus on the use of knife and fork, it was given as an example asking with children who had been potty trained reverting to nappies.
You should read it it, you may learn something instead of having to imagine all the time.
Mr
Bit strange tho. I thought all OFSTED inspections were cancelled since Covid ?"
I suppose that is the difference between an OFSTED inspection and using the organisations skills and expertise to carry out an important job of assessing the impact of Covid restrictions on child welfare and education? |
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This isn't new. When our kids were in primary school 25 or more years ago we had many of their friends round for tea who had never sat at a table to eat and ate whatever I served with their fingers. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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My son never had school dinners... yet is capable of eating correctly. One thing he was taught from a very young age. As a family we enjoy restaurants too so he was taught that in grown up establishments he had to act as a grown up or wouldn’t be permitted to go. He understood from around age 5 how to use cutlery correctly and that If in a silver service situation it’s the outside in or little to big. |
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