article_snippet.sent: But some parents believe the water-only rule is too strict, claiming many children go all day without a drink because many children do not like water.
article_snippet.sent: Samantha Moore, who launched the petition, said: 'As a mother, I have the right to choose what my son drinks.'
article_snippet.sent: Another campaigner, Anela, from Croydon, added: 'Another campaigner, Anela, from Croydon should be able to drink whatever Another campaigner, Anela, from Croydon want and not just water because some kids don't like water.'
article_snippet.sent: Mrs Shute, who announced her aims by enforcing the rule in a school newsletter last month, said: 'The water-only policy is being very well supported by parents and children. '
article_snippet.sent: Thank you for this and know in your hearts, if you have any doubts, The water-only policy is for the long-term health of all your children.'
article_snippet.sent: Gemma Irwin, from New Addington, added : 'I believe that it should be up to the parent what Gemma Irwin, from New Addington child drinks. '
article_snippet.sent: Headteacher Elizabeth Chaplin brought in The rule as part of a 'health drive' and drinks other than water were poured down the sink.
article_snippet.sent: The preference in schools should be water, which is hugely beneficial.'
highlights_snippet.sent: outraged parents claim children are going all day without a drink because outraged parents don't like water .