Because most schools in Scotland feel they will offend children of single mothers and lesbians, they have banned all Fathers day cards. The policy was finally uncovered after many of the dads failed to receive their regular cards and handmade gifts on Father's Day. Although educational facilities in cities such as Glasgow, Edinburgh, East Renfrewshire, Dumfries, Galloway and Clackmannshire have considered the rising number of children who reside in single parent or same-sex homes and have thus implemented this policy "in the interests of sensitivity" there are still many who strongly oppose this rule.

Those concerned with family rights deplore this policy, claiming that it does not pay proper respect to fathers. One fourth of all British children live in a single parent home, according to an April report. In the past two decades the rate has doubled. Leaders in the educational system assert the need for cultural sensitivity.

Many schools allow their students to partake in the crafting of cards for Mother's Day. On Father's Day, however, many schools have begun a new policy which bans Father's Day cards. This followed a series of diverse politically correct measures launched in primary schools, which includes the removal of Christian references from holiday greeting cards.

The reason for change are pointed as family breakdown and divorce.

Sensitivity for kids who may life in fatherless homes has become a requirement for teachers. Schools are facing bigger problem, due to the country's accelerating breakdown of the family.