article_snippet: Parents have spoken out about the overzealous measures, suggesting the children should be given the chance to see the phenomenon - but school in Aberdeenshire says the protective glasses are not suitable for children under ten.
article_snippet: Head Paul Rooke referred to an online report which suggested the protective glasses may be too big to be worn securely by children, and that children under ten should only watch the eclipse on TV or with an indirect viewer.
article_snippet: I understand that it's for the kids' safety, but if the glasses fit my kids correctly I'd let my kids see it's for the kids' safety.'
article_snippet: but I think the school is doing the right thing to protect the children's eyesight.'
highlights_snippet: Claimed protective glasses are too large and not suitable for under tens .
  