25 February 2009
14:4816114#1
It appears that a CBBC presenter has found herself having to apologise after a number of complaints have been made about the fact that she has a disability and parents have complained that seeing a one armed presenter has given their children nightmares.
What in gods name is this world coming to?? I am disgusted that these parents have even complained to be honest. The CBBC channel is designed with older children in mind as opposed to cbeebies for the younger child.
I do not feel the presenter in question should have to apologise for possibly offending, it should be the parents of these children who need to apologise for not teaching their children that disability is part of life, and that we need to be more tolerant.
My 8 year old was disgusted that the presenter felt she needed to apologise. It doesn't make a person less of a person just because they are disabled.
I just do not know what is wrong with some people.
Guest 670- Registered: 23 Apr 2008
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25 February 2009
15:0516115#2
Disgraceful, how can people be so insensitive and she certainly has nothing to apologise about.
Guest 664- Registered: 23 Mar 2008
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25 February 2009
15:5016120#3
Agreed. Pretty insensitive of those parents to complain to be honest.
Brian Dixon
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25 February 2009
16:0116121#4
i am inclined to agree that the young lady should have to aplogise to any one for her disabilaty.i hope the parents who complaind are now feeling guilty and rightly so.
Guest 655- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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25 February 2009
16:4016126#5
You do wonder what the world is coming to. Those parents who complain should be ashamed of themselves.
Guest 660- Registered: 14 Mar 2008
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25 February 2009
16:4816127#6
Having bumped into Mandi today we spoke about this in the Town,in my opinion everybody has a disability except some you can see some you can't.What a good thing for parents to explain that the Young lady has a disability yet it doesn't affect her and how lucky you are not to have something similar,kids do not have these prejudices,adults teach them.
If you knew what I know,we would both be in trouble!
Guest 645- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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25 February 2009
16:5716128#7
John
Whats your disability?
Short arms and deep pockets!!!
Joking apart I am not sure what the world is coming to..disgraceful.
Marek
I think therefore I am (not a Tory supporter)
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25 February 2009
17:0016129#8
Yes Marek,and getting blinder by the day,short of hair and working my way to a Marek belly.
If you knew what I know,we would both be in trouble!
Guest 641- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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25 February 2009
17:0316130#9
It is shocking in the extreme, I saw the news item last night and most of the children interviewed were either not aware of her disability or felt that there was not a problem. What sort of parents are out there?
To apologise for being disabled is obscene
25 February 2009
17:1416131#10
On a slightly similar vein I watched the Jeremy Kyle show yesterday and saw 2 wonderfully inspirational young children who both suffer with the very rare condition of Progeria. They are the only 2 children in the UK with the illness and there are only 45 children in the world.
The illness means for every year they are alive their internal and exteria body ages 8 years, and life expectancy is just 12 years.
The 2 young ladies hayley and Ashanti were such an inspiration, no whinging or complaining, but proud of the fact they were different. Both children have been taught by their parents that the reason people look at them and stare is because they are real Princesses and as most people have never seen one, people want to see what one looks like.
Watching these 2 youngsters, one who is only 5 makes you so thankful for what you have, Stuff the credit crunch. We have so much to be thankful for and yet we take it all for granted.
Both Incredible children and a real credit to their parents, brought tears to my eyes.
Brian Dixon- Location: Dover
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25 February 2009
17:2616132#11
just reread my post it should have read the young lady shouldnt have to apoagise for her disabilaty.isnt there law that states that copneys like the bbcshould employ people with disabilatys,and dosent the bbc employ a disabled reporter [wheel chair bound] has any parent compaind about him,no of cource they havent.
Guest 671- Registered: 4 May 2008
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25 February 2009
17:4016134#12
Outrageous, these parents should never have been given the time of day, CBBC should not have taken up these complaints and should have stood by and supported this brave presenter.
"My New Year's Resolution, is to try and emulate Marek's level of chilled out, thoughtfulness and humour towards other forumites and not lose my decorum"
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25 February 2009
18:3516137#13
That's really shocking.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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25 February 2009
18:5916144#14
the parents must have been a bit dopey, i watch Cbeebies with my little friend, and there are various children with disabilities, she never sees them differently.
to add to that she has picked up a lot of sign language from some of the programmes.
the BBC do a great job with this channel, with such a large audience there will always be a few wierdos ringing in.
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25 February 2009
19:0616146#15
Is there a reference or link for Cerrie Burnell having had to apologise, please?
I've missed that. I have seen though that there have been various complaints - some from parents about the perceived effect on their children, some because they think Ms Burnell is a rotten presenter, some because they think the BBC is trying too hard for pc with possible reverse discrimination.
25 February 2009
19:2516148#16
Maggie I don't think she HAD to apologise, but in light of the complaints the BBC received she felt she should apologise to them for being offended by her disability. Hope that helps clarify.
Yes Howard "something Special" on Cbeebies is a brilliant programme and my daughter has also managed to pick up a fair bit of sign language from watching it. Superb programme, and good for kids to learn
25 February 2009
19:2516149#17
Maggie I don't think she HAD to apologise, but in light of the complaints the BBC received she felt she should apologise to them for being offended by her disability. Hope that helps clarify.
Yes Howard "something Special" on Cbeebies is a brilliant programme and my daughter has also managed to pick up a fair bit of sign language from watching it. Superb programme, and good for kids to learn
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25 February 2009
19:2516150#18
Yes, I can't see any evidence that she has had to apologise. Children are non-judgemental, the message boards are certainly not full of complaining children, the attacks have come from a few prejudiced parents. I feel sorry for their children, they will grow up in homes that encourage discrimination.
The only positive element in all this is that the messages of support for Cerrie are utterly overwhelming.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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25 February 2009
20:1216153#19
where did the stuff about the presenter apologising come from?
it has the hallmark of some sleazy tabloid trying to drum up sales
25 February 2009
20:5216159#20
last nights news bulletin at 8pm howard
