Parents complain about disabled CBeebies presenter
I saw as one of the main Yahoo news headlines yesterday that there is 'uproar' about the new CBeebies presenter Cerrie, who has one arm. Apparently some parents are having to de-stress and calm down their children who have become upset and confused by a one armed TV presenter. Hello, it is hardly her fault is it? And surely she is entitled to a job like anyone else? Obviously some thickos still think that 'people like that' should be locked away in a basement so society don't have to have their small, pathetic minds challenged.
This is rubbish, the children who have noticed are probably naturally curious, and it is most likely the parents who have the problems about it. What do you do if your child asks about her? Simple - tell them she might have been ill or maybe had a bad accident and that sometimes amputations have to happen to save lives, or maybe she was born like it, and that is just one of life's little mysteries. But don't go all over protective and make out that it is scaring the child. If they are scared, then tell them to grow up and stop being silly. If the mock her then be a decent parent and tell them off being rude!
If Cerrie is still on CBeebies by the time our daughter is old enough to notice her disability and ask questions, then I will give her some straight sensible answers, and not patronise her with oversensitive bullsh*t about Cerrie being 'scary' and not fit for TV.
Please, please to any other parent considering that she she shouldn't be on TV just because she's only got one arm, just grow up and get over your silly, closed attitudes.
Go Cerrie, I hope your career flourishes!!!
By: Missus Hill
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Hi Missus Hill.
Me and my kids love Cerrie, she is a very hard working and inspiring lady.
I have often wandered how she manages to do her hair as it is always immaculate, just using only one arm.
Cerrie should be commended for all the effort she puts into the show.
She is such a possitive role model for our children, and her disability does not get in the way.
I agree with what you have said.
Me and my kids love Cerrie, she is a very hard working and inspiring lady.
I have often wandered how she manages to do her hair as it is always immaculate, just using only one arm.
Cerrie should be commended for all the effort she puts into the show.
She is such a possitive role model for our children, and her disability does not get in the way.
I agree with what you have said.
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You're absolutly right! If children grow up seeing this then they are so much more likely to accept disabilites at a young age and not grow up to be prejudice against people with disibilities. I think the parents who have complained about this should be ashamed of themselves.
It's exactly the same as a parent who is scared of spiders passing the irrational fear onto their children.
It's exactly the same as a parent who is scared of spiders passing the irrational fear onto their children.
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The real disability - and the real worry! - is with the parents who have complained. And they are allowed to raise children? Having a child should only be allowed after a rigorous test to screen out all the thick, obnoxious, disgusting individuals that are allowed the raising of innocents. Such parents are despicable and should be ashamed of themselves. I doubt that they are - they are far to thick to realise.
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I have had another baby late in life, so back into baby t.v again! He absolutely loves cbeebies. Cerrie is a pretty, feminine, girly sort of person that oozes the sort of personality that children are drawn to. I was born in 1965 and when I was about 3 my mother said that at the sandpit/ playground that all mums congregated at! There was a little girl with no arms, thalidomide I believe, and as a small child, I wanted to play with her, which we did when our mums brought us. Apparantly I didnt bat an eye, ask questions or worry about it, children dont. I just played, chatted and maybe improvised for my friend. Cerries lovely, grow up everyone and get a real life.
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Holger: Why is she not normal? If you were in a car accident and they had to remove your arm to get you out, you would no longer be normal and should be shunned by society. In your own reasoning. What we really need is a cull on people like YOU.
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Why should disability be traumatising? Would they be traumatised by seeing a disabled person in the street? Children are usually not that bothered by disability or disfigurement and generally ask quite straightforward questions, it is usually adults who are embarassed and awkward.
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I completely agree. She's a great presenter and that's what should count. And its actually good for kids to come to think of these things as normal so they don't grow up with misconceptions or prejudices. People who complain and say she's scaring their kids are bringing their kids up badly!
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Ruthiecrockett - 24-Nov-10 12:44
I was sat on a bench in a shopping centre with my 3 year old daughter when a couple of men came and sat near us - or rather one did, as the other was in a wheelchair.
My daughter, without hesitation, and before I could stop her, walked up to the wheelchair user and asked him why he was in a 'trolley' because he was a grown up and SHE wasn't allowed in a trolley any more!
I was mortified and about to apologise and explain to daughter what the situation was, until the man, very patiently, stated that his legs did not work so he needed a wheelchair and that it was not a 'trolley'. She smiled and said ok and returned to me saying, 'he's not in a trolley mummy. His legs don't work.'
She was happy with that. So parents complaining about someone who is an amputee upsetting their children - over-reacting drama queens with no sense of decency or shame.
My daughter, without hesitation, and before I could stop her, walked up to the wheelchair user and asked him why he was in a 'trolley' because he was a grown up and SHE wasn't allowed in a trolley any more!
I was mortified and about to apologise and explain to daughter what the situation was, until the man, very patiently, stated that his legs did not work so he needed a wheelchair and that it was not a 'trolley'. She smiled and said ok and returned to me saying, 'he's not in a trolley mummy. His legs don't work.'
She was happy with that. So parents complaining about someone who is an amputee upsetting their children - over-reacting drama queens with no sense of decency or shame.
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Come on! It's obvious! She can have any job she wants (though for obvious reasons some jobs would be out of her capabilities)! And Holger Badstub, are you the guy I used to go out woth? A Mr J Shone? Because he was a whining --------- and was OBSESSED with ducks.
Badstub, just grow up and realise that 'her types' (!) are human beings too.
Unlike SOME of us.
Badstub, just grow up and realise that 'her types' (!) are human beings too.
Unlike SOME of us.
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BeetlesIwantedthat - 26-Oct-10 14:48
Oh my God.. Why can't some people get a life? Am 15 years old and a watch Cbeebies. She isn't the only one who has an arm like that you know! Ugh people like that make me sick!
Cerrie, you're a brilliant presenter!
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Cerrie, you're a brilliant presenter!
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Holger Badstub
"They should be up the park feeding ducks not interfering with economic, social or public issues"
Why?
"They should be up the park feeding ducks not interfering with economic, social or public issues"
Why?
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Cyril S:
When the beard kicks in? I prefer to shave. Non-PC? I doubt it, my viewpoint is perfectly fair and I stand by what I say.
They should be up the park feeding ducks not interfering with economic, social or public issues.
When the beard kicks in? I prefer to shave. Non-PC? I doubt it, my viewpoint is perfectly fair and I stand by what I say.
They should be up the park feeding ducks not interfering with economic, social or public issues.
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Holger Badstub - 12-May-10 21:06
Holger Badstub
Obviously you are just trying to wind people up with what you like to imagine is your daringly non-pc viewpoint. You will grow out of it when the beard kicks in.
By the way, are you being treated for the unhealthy obsession with ducks?
Obviously you are just trying to wind people up with what you like to imagine is your daringly non-pc viewpoint. You will grow out of it when the beard kicks in.
By the way, are you being treated for the unhealthy obsession with ducks?
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"Hello, it is hardly her fault is it? And surely she is entitled to a job like anyone else?"
My God. This is what I call a cluess idiot. Of course she isn't entitled to a job like "anyone else". Her types should not be working, let alone presenting on TV. They should be up the park feeding ducks and the government should pay for them to live. There's not enough jobs in this country in order to employ those types.
Small minded people? The only thing small minded is your clear bias for them. I wouldn't have my kids watching such filth, especially when it means the substitution of a normal person's opportunity to be on TV.
People with disabilities should be funded by the government and steer clear of normal, everyday people. Either that or we should have a cull on people with your sort of mentality.
My God. This is what I call a cluess idiot. Of course she isn't entitled to a job like "anyone else". Her types should not be working, let alone presenting on TV. They should be up the park feeding ducks and the government should pay for them to live. There's not enough jobs in this country in order to employ those types.
Small minded people? The only thing small minded is your clear bias for them. I wouldn't have my kids watching such filth, especially when it means the substitution of a normal person's opportunity to be on TV.
People with disabilities should be funded by the government and steer clear of normal, everyday people. Either that or we should have a cull on people with your sort of mentality.
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Holger Badstub - 10-May-10 20:46
This is very old, but I have to do something about this. Cerrie is such a pretty girl, and it teaches the kids something. Life can't always be perfect! They shouldn't be scared, and those parents are just probably rich whiners, and think the rot on Playhouse Disney is better. GET OVER IT, TIGHTWADS!
Angel, 10.
Angel, 10.
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So what are you trying to tell us all that your kids never see disabled people?
Do you never take them out or do you blindfold them when you do?
It’s not the kids that are frightened?
Its jus that you discriminate against the sick and disabled how pathetic you are.
Do you never take them out or do you blindfold them when you do?
It’s not the kids that are frightened?
Its jus that you discriminate against the sick and disabled how pathetic you are.
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For those who think Cerrie is intentionally showing her arm off, I put it to you to think about it. Isn;t it because you are looking for these things, not because she is actually doing anything wrong, although I do think promoting diversity and disbabiltiy as nothing unusual will make the world a better place get over yourselves, she is no different from those whom are perfect!
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Cerrie is a brilliant tv presenter and my two year old daughter has never commented about her disbility I find it brill that my daughter can see disability and be more concerned about wanting to meet them than what is wrong with them, she will not be put off anybody with disabilities because she can see it daily and others should not mock. Everybody is entitled to work and live life to the fullest they can achieve. Anybody with a problem should address a counsellor for there small minds and take a good look at the world it is full of imperfections all of which make it colourful. It wouldn;t do for us all to be the same! Go Cerrie we love you! xx
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Why should she cover it up? My 7 month old daughter has a strawberry birthmark under her eye. I have been told that it will go by the time she is 5. The reactions she gets are the same people either mention it very rudely or decide to ignore it. Many people as why I haven't have treatment to remove it because they say she will get bullied. It would be nice to think that the human race with all its knowledge would accept that the world would be a very boring place if everyone looked the same and that no matter what people look like should be accepted.
How many dogs or cats are there without limbs? Would they be shielding their children from them? No I doubt it very much!
When children are at certain ages they are more accepting of situations and accept what they are told and as a parent it is your job to raise your children with understanding and respect for all people whether they are of a different race country or are disabled.
How many dogs or cats are there without limbs? Would they be shielding their children from them? No I doubt it very much!
When children are at certain ages they are more accepting of situations and accept what they are told and as a parent it is your job to raise your children with understanding and respect for all people whether they are of a different race country or are disabled.
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there is nothing wrong with Cerrie presenting cbeebbies
she is an excellent person who has had pervious sucess as an actress
so if only everyone could just let her get on with her career!
At least she has got an career and not just let it get the better of her.
she is an excellent person who has had pervious sucess as an actress
so if only everyone could just let her get on with her career!
At least she has got an career and not just let it get the better of her.
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