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To all those who posted " The child is not being forced to do anything" , I wonder , did you actually read my question ? My daughter IS being forced in a sense. Thank you puzzled54 for understanding the thrust of my post. My daughter has effectively been given an ultimatum - comply by wearing FULL head gear or you won't be going. Yes , FULL head gear - face and head MUST be covered. This is alien to my daughter and she doesn't want to wear it.
Andy hughes - I appreciate what you are saying "When in Rome ........" , however , I feel that the crucial point to remember here is that you were on holiday and made an informed choice - a luxury which my daughter is not being afforded. Her choice has been taken from her as she is being ordered to either fully cover up or not enter and also forfeit her trip.
Now if you want to interpret that as a rant Gef then so be it. If I want to 'rant' on my own question , then I will. It's just such a pity that I can't voice a concern without being depicted as an ignorant racist who does not wish for her daughter learning about other faiths , when one of my closest friends is an Indian girl - as I mentioned in another answer. Thanks for the input though Gef , it was really inspiring.
Puzzled54 - No there are no other plans to any other place or worship nor has there ever been -only the mosque - despite other faiths being learned about. Incidentally , Christianity has never been a subject for discussion. I am more than happy for my daughter to learn about other faiths but not to the detriment of learning about her own faith too. Why can't she celebrate Christmas in school ? Surley if we are to learn about ALL faiths then Christmas should not be deemed to be offfensive ? I note that no-one who spoke in defence of my daughter being fully covering up has commented on this. I welcome your comments.