Dorsthill Community Primary School, which is located in the English town of Tamworth, was holding their annual school history event and encouraged students to dress like those who participated in World War II. The staff was surprised by 10 year old William Ghassemi, who showed up in an Adolf Hitler costume, forcing him to wash off his Hitler mustache and remove his swastika armband. William’s mother, Davina, was angered by the treatment of her son and said the staff’s reaction was over the top. Do you agree? Or do you think the child’s costume was inappropriate? To read more, click below.
Davina explained that her son, William, was a history buff and was excited to play Hitler because he was one of the key players in WWII. She defended her son’s choice costume, saying the school letter didn’t limit children to be the “good guys” of WWII. Tony Hand, the school’s headmaster, stood by his teacher’s actions and explained that he didn’t want the costumes at the event to offend any students or parents.
Who’s in the wrong here? Is the school over reacting or is this an example of bad parenting?
