Outrage sparks as video surfaces of students and teachers licking cream off of glass during a controversial game
Recently, a game organized by Desert Hills High School in Kennewick, Washington, USA, has sparked controversy and outrage among parents. The game involved students and teachers licking marshmallow cream off a glass, and the video of the incident quickly went viral on social media.
Parents made statements to news outlets stating, “In my opinion, we do not send our children to school to be exposed to highly sexualized behavior by adults.” However, other parents say they were horrified to see the school’s director “laughing and then pulling out his phone to record a video or take pictures of the activity.”
The director and superintendent of the district responded to families with a letter stating that “the activity does not have the approval of the district and assured that it will not be repeated in the future.” Furthermore, they assert that the game’s intention was “innocent and not ill-intentional.” Nevertheless, many are in disbelief that the school would not realize how inappropriate the “game” was.
“It’s so gross!” Somehow, Desert Hills Middle School in Kennewick, Washington thought it was appropriate to stage a licking game between schoolteachers and students. Parents are outraged. pic.twitter.com/tYqS1zGS2N
— Mike Sington (@MikeSington) April 20, 2023
While the school officials may have had good intentions, it’s clear that this game was inappropriate and potentially dangerous. Licking food off a shared surface, especially during a pandemic, is a health hazard that should not be taken lightly.
The game’s premise of encouraging students and teachers to engage in a messy and potentially embarrassing activity is not conducive to a positive learning environment. So it’s understandable why parents would be outraged by this game, especially given the heightened concern over health and safety climate.
The fact that the school officials disapproved of the game is reassuring, but it’s also concerning that such an activity was allowed to take place in the first place. It’s vital for schools to carefully vet any activity or game that involves students and staff, to ensure that it does not present any unnecessary risks or promote negative behaviors. While it’s understandable that schools may want to engage students in fun and lighthearted activities, they must do so responsibly and appropriately.
