Mar 17 • 04:47 UTC 🇵🇱 Poland Wprost

Boys dance in pink skirts. A kindergarten film caught the interest of the education office

A kindergarten in Łomża, Poland, posted a video of boys dancing in pink skirts for International Women's Day, raising concerns about children's online safety.

A kindergarten in Łomża, Poland, shared a video on social media featuring young boys joyfully dancing in pink skirts to the famous music from Tchaikovsky's ballet 'Swan Lake' as part of their celebration for International Women's Day. The light-hearted video has sparked interest but also controversy, drawing attention from internet users who questioned the appropriateness of posting children's images online.

One organization, the Pro-social Foundation, which runs a mobile application called KidsAlert aimed at protecting minors in cyberspace, raised serious concerns about the video. They emphasized that the children could be easily identifiable in the footage, and their images could potentially be misused for harmful purposes. In light of these concerns, the foundation notified several relevant authorities, including the Children’s Ombudsman, Monika Horna-Cieślak, seeking to address the risks posed to the children featured in the video.

Moreover, the educational authorities have also taken an interest in this matter, indicating that public displays of children's images, especially in unconventional attire, may need to be carefully managed to ensure the safety and privacy of minors. This incident reflects broader discussions on children's rights and safety in the digital age, emphasizing the balance between celebration and protection in educational environments.

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