Crazy ban on babe in arms
MELBOURNE mum Brittany Baxter sparked a debate here in Blighty this week after claiming she teaches “consent” to her one-year-old daughter and two-year-old son so they can refuse hugs from their grandparents – or anyone else.
“My daughter and her body do not exist to make anyone feel comfortable and loved. I find it really f ***** g unhelpful when the adults in her life are like, ‘What, we have to ask for a kiss and a hug?’ ”
First, that quote tells me everything I need to know about Ms Baxter and I’m eternally grateful I didn’t grow up with a mother like her. Secondly, I’m wondering how she teaches informed consent to a baby who can barely utter its own name? Thirdly, she needs to read a bit of the science that says hugs help kids develop physically and emotionally, it regulates their emotions and it enhances optimism and self-esteem.
And finally, Ms Baxter needs to meet some kids who grew up deprived of hugs and touch. It would break her cold heart!
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The sickening greed of £148million lottery winner Gillian Bayford was revealed this week after we found out that the woman, who drives a £150,000 Bentley, claimed £40,000 of taxpayers’ money to furlough staff at her £17million property business.
“I’m not paying it back,” says this vile woman. “Everyone’s entitled to furlough and everyone’s claimed it.”
Not true Gillian – just grasping, unprincipled, immoral people like you have!
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Prince Harry was apparently so shocked by the frosty reception he got from the royals when he came back for his grandfather’s funeral that he may now not return in July for the unveiling of Diana’s statue.
What did he expect for God’s sake? But isn’t this typical? Egged on by Meghan he’s not afraid to savage his family from the safety of a California garden. But now he’s copping out of doing his duty by the mum he’s forever talking about because he hasn’t got the guts to face those whose lives and reputations he has damaged.
He should 100 per cent be at the unveiling of that statue. But he won’t be. And what’s the betting his excuse will be the new baby?