As some readers have pointed out in previous letters, parents have a responsibility for what their children eat at school (UAE schools must do more to ensure pupils eat healthy meals, doctors say, March 20).
However, I think you will find that many parents and even the school authorities don’t know what healthy eating is.
They genuinely don’t see highly processed cakes and potato crisps as bad food.
We all need educating about healthy eating and all schools should have the facilities to provide proper food.
E Burton, Abu Dhabi
The parents who send their children to school with sweets, crisps and energy drinks should take responsibility.
Name withheld by request
Foreign teachers aren’t motivated
I refer to your editorial, Best teachers need to be encouraged (March 21).
For every new teacher, there is a transition period. It makes more sense to retain teachers.
However, hiring teachers from other countries makes it more difficult to retain them. Their motivation to work here may only be to save some money and leave.
Rewarding teachers who decide to remain here may help to change this issue. Myron Dafoe, Dubai
Leave personal devices at home
I agree with the sentiments in Nadeem Hanif's story, Spend school budgets on teachers, not tech, UAE education forum hears (March 21).
I believe that iPads and other smart devices do not belong in the classroom.
A Hurley, Dubai
Liars just want our attention
In reference to Justin Thomas's article, If lying is now normal, is truth-telling a disorder? (March 21), people lie for control, gain and to manipulate others.
Is this the norm or is it that many narcissists and psychopaths like to stand out so they can feed their egos?
The news is filled with the actions of bad people. Narcissists and psychopaths will do what it takes to gain attention from strangers and acquaintances.
M Camilleri, Dubai
UK patriotism is central to proms
Rob Garratt refers to the proms concerts as "nauseatingly patriotic" (Your guide to the BBC Proms in the UAE, March 21).
Lighten up; that’s the whole essence of the proms. I’m not sure why he would review concerts when it sounds like he never enjoys them.
J MacDonald, Abu Dhabi
A reward that’s well deserved
I was pleased to read about the award to Maggie MacDonnell form Ikuik School in Salluit, northern Quebec (Sheikh Mohammed presents Canadian teacher with US$1 million education prize, March 20).
Congratulations to her and her adopted community. There is lots of work to be done in Canada’s First Nations communities.
Chantal Fyfe-hudon, Dubai
Life in America can be difficult
It was interesting to read your news story, Some Emiratis wary of US travel after latest Trump ban (March 15).
I have lived in America for many years and have been disrespected by a lot of people. But I still respect their laws and their sovereignty.
It is, however, difficult to live abroad when people in my homeland of Yemen are dying.
Gahad Altairy, US
Motorbike rider initiative praised
Thank you for Dubai sets rules on delivery motorbike specifications (March 20).
We all share the road and motorcyclists are incredibly vulnerable. Car drivers need to ensure they check blind spots, use mirrors, indicate and avoid unnecessary lane changes. Let’s all keep each other alive.
Matthew Penney, Dubai
This is a good move by the government. They should also give delivery riders proper training in road discipline.
N Shoj, Dubai
