Lollipop man quits after high-fives ban
A Lollipop man has quit his post after ten years helping children cross the road -- after being banned from giving sweets and high-fives to children.
John Hunter, 69, has been the popular crossing guide at Corstorphine Primary School, in Edinburgh, since 1999.
Children queue up for his trademark high-fives and he also loves to treat them with chocolates on his birthday and at Christmas.
But he was warned by his boss and told both practices must stop after one parent complained.
Mr Hunter said he was warned that giving high-fives to the youngsters was a "health and safety risk", although there was no explanation of why it was dangerous.
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This is a cop out. I believe it is because of his age. Poor man , he has lost a job he loves and gave him a reason for getting up each morning. The children also have lost someone they enjoyed the company of. No more High Fives, probably now some old starch with painted thin red lips.
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