Posted by: People Power, Glasgow on 7:07pm Thu 15 May 08
Much as I'm in favour of an under 18 ban to protect the health of our youngsters, the chance of it ever being fully enforced is another matter.
The way in which we educate our children on the dangers of skin cancer and melanomas would surely be far more beneficial than a blanket ban, which most rowdy teenagers will do their utmost to rebel against.
Why give the police yet more paperwork and chasing about to do enforcing this unworkable piece of legislation, when we should realistically be tackling it from the other direction of education, and informed decisions of our youngsters.
NOT the political legislative process which can only be effective when we have the resources, money, joined up thinking and communication between police forces and government to make such bullying legislation effective.
Everything in moderation is the key, and sensible useage should be aimed for - not a complete ban.
Our politicians have too much time on their hands if they think this is the right way to go ?
Next we'll be seeing youngsters banned from sunbathing when abroad, or in the UK ? > ?
Complete and utter lunacy.
Much as I'm in favour of an under 18 ban to protect the health of our youngsters, the chance of it ever being fully enforced is another matter.
The way in which we educate our children on the dangers of skin cancer and melanomas would surely be far more beneficial than a blanket ban, which most rowdy teenagers will do their utmost to rebel against.
Why give the police yet more paperwork and chasing about to do enforcing this unworkable piece of legislation, when we should realistically be tackling it from the other direction of education, and informed decisions of our youngsters.
NOT the political legislative process which can only be effective when we have the resources, money, joined up thinking and communication between police forces and government to make such bullying legislation effective.
Everything in moderation is the key, and sensible useage should be aimed for - not a complete ban.
Our politicians have too much time on their hands if they think this is the right way to go ?
Next we'll be seeing youngsters banned from sunbathing when abroad, or in the UK ? > ?
Complete and utter lunacy.
Posted by: gillianfn, Oldham on 12:12am Sat 17 May 08
I agree that we should educate our youngsters in respect of the dangers of the sun and sunbeds but I believe we are blind if we think here can be a "sensible" way of using sunbeds. If I explained that I have two, yes two, friends who are terminally ill from malignant melanoma, you would change your tune. I recently joined forces with the Christie Hospital and formed www.factor50.org.uk - I am desperate to find an answer for malignant melanoma. Continued use of sunbeds is wrong.
I agree that we should educate our youngsters in respect of the dangers of the sun and sunbeds but I believe we are blind if we think here can be a "sensible" way of using sunbeds. If I explained that I have two, yes two, friends who are terminally ill from malignant melanoma, you would change your tune. I recently joined forces with the Christie Hospital and formed www.factor50.org.uk - I am desperate to find an answer for malignant melanoma. Continued use of sunbeds is wrong.
Posted by: celtic4, United States on 12:33am Sat 17 May 08
I taught my children about the risks of tanning beds, and they did it anyway soon as they could get away unseen by me, and believe me it wasn't easy for them. Kids don't listen. Wish we had had a ban on underage kids using them! If only.....
I taught my children about the risks of tanning beds, and they did it anyway soon as they could get away unseen by me, and believe me it wasn't easy for them. Kids don't listen. Wish we had had a ban on underage kids using them! If only.....
Posted by: trench, possilpark on 9:15pm Sun 18 May 08
quite a few people agree with tanning for youngsters...tanning their blo*dy arses,i mean do they always get what they want?....leave the fake tans to the movie stars, just remember to use sun screen while on holiday!.
quite a few people agree with tanning for youngsters...tanning their blo*dy arses,i mean do they always get what they want?....leave the fake tans to the movie stars, just remember to use sun screen while on holiday!.
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