Niamh Ní Hoireabhaird: Class photo fiasco in Scotland is no surprise – I know some who would see no issue with editing disabled from society
Parents of children at Aboyne Primary School in Scotland were offered a choice between photos featuring all the children, or photos excluding the children with additional needs
Schoolchildren can be merciless – from name-calling to teasing or more serious bullying – but the cruelty of children can be understood in the context of childhood naivete.
We don’t come out of the womb knowing how to be considerate of each other’s diverse needs, characteristics, and experiences.
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