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Why is 'Don't' not listed?

I never told my children they were naughty, but did tell them the action that caused the admonishment was. Tell a child it's naughty, stupid or whatever and it will believe you, do we really want to do that to our children? I'm old school and did have the rare occasion to tap my children, who have grown up as well-balanced, kind and hard working people. I don't believe a tap on the hand when the child puts itself in danger would turn them into a violent murderer!

After I'd laughed at the question I realised it was serious! All I can say, seriously, is when is this woman going to be hauled in front of the Ed Authority for at the least an admonishment, and training in the physical education of children?

I've never bought into any of the 'traditions' from across the pond and have no intention of starting. If/when I need an item I save for it then shop around for the best deal rather than purchase dubious, reduced tat on the day stores are having a clear-out of old stock.

Had no intention of watching, I've heard all their lies and promises still to be broken. My time is too precious to waste on these halfwits.

Already done, peace of mind for me and a difficult time averted for my children.

Who invents these ridiculous ideas?!

No question about it, we must give back the environment we have stolen from them. It was never ours so we should return it to them and learn to be extra cautious in their territories or take the consequences. This goes for all animals and birds, not just the few mentioned.

We've become the laughing stock of the world, the only way we'll ever be able to hold our heads up again is to get rid of all three of the showers calling themselves political parties and start afresh as a member of the EU. If this continues it won't be long before we become the latest state of the US, then heaven help us!

Never bought either so wouldn't worry me if they were called Snickerthons!

What a ridiculous question!

What wasn't mentioned in the script above is that Steve Easterbrook, annual earnings £12+million, received a £21million pay-off. By all means have a relationship with a colleague if you're both prepared for the consequences but don't expect to be asked to leave with such an immoral hand-out. It makes a compete mockery of company rules.

XR took a vote on the apalling action of the rebels who disrupted the tube trains and the result was a resounding No, do not do this, it will damage us for a very long time. But the rebels went ahead and gave the media and the population fuel for the fire that was barely smoking. XR, without these idiots, are bringing attention to possibly the most serious global matter we have ever faced. Politicians and corporations must take notice now because we are killing the world which is not ours to destroy.

Edgeley and can we report them if they don't? Ha ha

Where do these silly ideas come from? A wolf whistle is a form of complement, it's the person who doesn't accept it as such who has a big problem. As for reporting it to the police that's completely selfish, wasting police time and money which could be best used to catch criminals, not someone paying them a complement. How ridiculous would they feel if instead of the police being able to attend a robbery at their home address which a neighbour/passer by had reported they were wasting police time at the station because some poor sod whistled at them?!

Never heard or seen such a ridiculous idea in my life. Guaranteed to cause accidents and will certainly make my regular A1 M25 M1 M6 trips far more dangerous. I can only assume that the person who dreamed this one up is a non-driver or needs certifying or both.

I doubt it but I hope so. I chose not to fly any more for the sake of our world but I have no doubt there are many who ignore the damage they're doing and go blithely on their jolly way to destroy it further. If they don't consider other peoples futures at least they could consider their own children and grandchildren.

Oh for goodness' sake, what a pointless subject!

I said I read the news on line but I only glance at it, if it comes up on my screen. In my humble opinion the media is the biggest political party in the UK, trying to persuade the public of its views many of which are blown out of all proportion but designed to make the public believe what they say. The media has been guilty of destroying public figures and only showing clips of actions/behaviour which are hugely distorted. The only thing I can see that they all tell the truth about is the date.

Heartily tired of being told by 'experts', scientific studies' PC brigade etc., how to bring up children. I wonder how many actually have them? My oldest was sent to her room which she loved, she'd do her painting, practice her flute and so on so that was a waste of time. Being warned twice previously that she'd get a smack on the back of the hand when she wouldn't leave the cooker knobs alone ensured she never touched them again. At the age of 7 my son told me I couldn't smack him as it was assault. After a day of him being particularly obnoxious, and sending him to a naughty step (what a farce that is!) I eventually resorted to a smack on the backside over his shorts. He dialled 999! Oh, my humiliation and embarrassment when two police officers arrived at my door. They interviewed my son, then me, and asked my permission to take him to the police station with me following. I was able to listen to his 'interview' which was kind but firm, he came out of that room very subdued and apologetic. Strangely enough he never misbehaved that badly again. He's 37 now and a police officer. I do not condone hitting a child or any other person. The do-gooders can't or don't want to get it into their heads that there is a massive difference.

Yes definitely if I was well enough. Had dogs for 68 years and sadly lost my last lad 18 months ago, have now got heart/lung disease so couldn't take care of a dog as it deserves. Heart breaking but have to get my 'doggy fix' from family and friends dogs.

That's just silly. You may as well ask if Mary Poppins should be played by a man.

For goodness sake media, pick on someone your own brain size - small. Your type of sensationalism is dead and doesn't impress anyone. What on earth do you know about this or any other member of the Royal Family? When you have something constructive to say we MAY read/listen but until then stick to your type of z-class celebrity.

Should have read 'careers', embarrassed to admit I got an A in English Lit!

Good grief no, students today have access to mobile phones, laptops, tablets etc., we didn't even have calculators! We learned by using our own brains, by reading, visiting libraries etc., yet results were no different, those of us who wanted to learn did, others decided they were happy being hairdressers and mechanics. Several of my school friends went to uni then on to carers in business, medicine, politics and so on and are on the whole comfortably retired. Too much is made of exam results by the media year on year and it will never change.

As a Stones fan I never liked the Beatles but will concede that Hey Jude is a decent song. The rest is commercial tat.

I''m very fortunate that I could afford to pay for the licence but agree that it should be means tested. Why shouldn't those retired people who go on cruises, have holiday homes, etc pay for a licence? Why should those who have struggled all their lives to make a living, perhaps with no spare cash to put by for retirement, have to pay? I work in a charity whose clients come from both ends of the financial spectrum and it's the better off who complain most The poor struggling pensioner is mostly resigned to being robbed by just another big corporation which is so very wrong. I doubt the BBC has taken into account the cost of policing this proposed system though, and will eventually charge everyone regardless of age or situation, the same.

I have copd and heart disease, and have stayed fitter through singing than by taking too many prescription drugs. Singing is wonderful exercise for the lungs and improves the mood. It is well known that singing also helps the memory which is why many organisations for people with dementia/alzheimers have singing sessions for their clients, so a double benefit. Not sure my neighbours always approve though!

Don't drink so I wouldn't be able to tell if it's supposed to taste of vinegar or Chateau d'expensif!

Whatever is his world coming to that everyone has their head down looking at their mobile phone, and now thinking of a robot for 'company'. If this is progress bring back the days when neighbours actually spoke to, and looked out for, each other. The 'good old days' may not have been perfect but had more benefits to real people than the techno-world we live in now.

I don't think it would have been on my bucket list 25 years ago, but today in my 70's I would love to experience something so regal and elegant. It would be an incredible memory to look back on, and what a wonderful reason to put on my finery. I would be a little uncomfortable asking for just water to drink though, as I don't like alcohol.

Watched the programme a couple of times, it was the cheapest, nastiest television I've ever experienced. While some people like their 5 minutes of fame this is a very dangerous way to get it and I'm pleased it's now been removed permanently. Germy Vile should never be allowed on television again, I wonder how many relationships/friendships he has broken up with a lie detector that can never be classed as 100% guaranteed safe. I'm more than a little surprised that the sad death of a person after his appearance hasn't happened long time ago.

Haven't had an alcoholic drink for 15 years so the only difference would be in the price. They would both have the same negative effect on me.

It's all been done before, now there are as many 'political parties' out there that we never hear of. A bit like pieces of junk floating around in space, really.

Never seen it, no reason to start now.

Boxing week? Black Friday? January Sales before Chirstmas? I worked in retail a few years back and shops still do as they did then, buy in tat and sell at give away prices to lure people to spend money. It's sad that we can't appreciate what we have any more and that clothes as,well as many other items, are so cheap they're disposable (but seldom recyclable putting a strain on the environment). What happened to buying a decent capsule wardrobe to build on and to last years instead of cheap goods purchased for pennies from sweat shops all ovre the world?

There's no fun any more, nothing left to look forward to and celebrate, thanks to greedy killjoy manufacturers who want to push substandard goods down our throats while robbing our purses.

Your article says that 'Nowadays, people count from Dec 25 and so assume Twelfth Night falls on 6th'. As far back as I can remember 12th Night has always been the 6th January, Epiphany, as it was in my mothers and grandmoters days. That's going back some 120 years so not a new thing at all. My decorations and tree will continue to come down on 6th :-) .

That should have read Haven't had an alcoholic drink since 2005 !

Have had an alcoholic drink since 2005 so my 'yes' answer is a bit of a cheat but couldn't really put no!