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Take 5: Should the term "best friends" be banned in schools?

A school in Georgetown, Massachusetts decided the term 'best friends' could leave other children feeling excluded, reports Boston Globe.
A school in Massachusetts says the term 'best friends' is too exclusive to other children.

A school in Massachusetts has banned the term 'best friends' for not being inclusive enough.

The Boston Globe reports that Pentucket Workshop Preschool in Georgetown sent a letter that the term 'best friend,' even when used in a loving way, can leave some children feeling excluded.

Take 5 asked viewers and members of the 5 Hive to weigh in. Juli said: "Ridiculous." Alvin wrote: "What in the world?!" And Rene said: "What happened since the 50’s when I used it? I’m a senior now and still have BFFs."

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