I have had my son's name down on the waiting list for a Beavers since May 05, the same time as his friend. His friend got a place last in August 06 and when I asked where my son was on the list I was informed he was 6th although this would change if other kids with older siblings in the organisation went on the list. He is now apparently 7th and if he does not get a place before his birthday he will not get in yet there are much younger kids getting in. I feel my son is being discriminated agaist as he does not have an older sibling in Beavers - his sister is in Brownies. I am thinking about complaining.
2007-01-21 04:57:18 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
I would complain if I were you - that sounds really unfair and means that sooner or later the who Beavers group will end up consisting of siblings from very few families. It allows no new and fresh people to the group and gives a bad impression to potential members. Maybe you could find out if any other people are in the same kind of situation and you could place a complaint together, maybe even in person as well as in writing? If they realise you're not the only one who's thinking this, and I'm sure you're not, they will be under more pressure. I hope he gets in!
2007-01-21 05:04:32 · answer #1 · answered by mishmash 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact the head office for Beavers and ask them is it their policy to prioritise children on the waiting list with siblings.
2007-01-21 05:19:16 · answer #2 · answered by whitney 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a very normal way of doing things, it happens in schools too- but I can see how frustrating it can be from your point of view. A well worded letter of complaint might well work in this situation, it's always worth a go. If not, start looking around for other groups/ activities your son could join.
2007-01-21 05:05:01 · answer #3 · answered by emily_jane2379 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thats not fair!
just cause the other kids have siblings in like brownies or something, they should not be allowed to "jump the queue"
just not fair, and if i was you, i would complain or at least say something!
2007-01-21 05:17:12 · answer #4 · answered by Jemmax 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can try making a written complaint expressing your annoyance but unfortunately this is how a lot of club/nurseries work these days. It does make me wonder how the eldest child ever got a place initially though!
2007-01-21 05:06:53 · answer #5 · answered by Poppy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should complain tell them its not fair for siblings to come before the ones that have actually signed up.is there a reason you feel they are discriminating?
2007-01-21 05:03:16 · answer #6 · answered by starr67 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it is not, it is unfair to allow younger kids not to able to follow thier siblings, you should start your own scout troop if you feel so agreived, or volunteer to help expand the exsisting one.
2007-01-21 05:25:32 · answer #7 · answered by DAVID C 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are supposed to do it by age. If they are doing that contact the scouting association, BECAUSE THEY ARE WRONG TO DO SO.
2007-01-21 05:30:39 · answer #8 · answered by : 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all, it's very common on college campus's fraternity / sorority system.
2007-01-22 07:12:05 · answer #9 · answered by Andy NIU 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋