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In reply to the discussion: Girl Accuses School Of ‘Shaming Girls For Their Bodies' After Being Sent Home For Wearing Shorts [View all]hughee99
(16,113 posts)23. I don't think you quite understood the point I was making.
There were basically rules requiring it. In gym class, if you were on the "skins" team, you HAD to take off your shirt. At least where I went to school, the only time one was allowed to go shirtless was gym class, and it wasn't the student's choice at all.
I agree there should be consistent rules for all students.
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G_j
Jun 2014
OP
Does any one remember what hormones due to teenage boys? the same as for girls. so? and ya...
seabeyond
Jun 2014
#45
those jumping up and down, clapping their hands, yelling boobies, boobies, are the ones that cant
seabeyond
Jun 2014
#67
that is the thing. in our oddest of way... we have compartmentalized our nudity in one slot only.
seabeyond
Jun 2014
#69
ya. i am just not afraid. lol. something was up there, i am sure. i do not see we are to that
seabeyond
Jun 2014
#79
now, this is the other fun i have today. my boys. are so comfortable with their body.
seabeyond
Jun 2014
#70
those shorts came close to the fingertip test anyway... i tried it our on myself.
seabeyond
Jun 2014
#47
i cant get son to wear jeans when it is single digit. ya, they wear shorts, lol. nt
seabeyond
Jun 2014
#48
Kids' school dress codes are more liberal than job dress codes. My last job was at a
Louisiana1976
Jun 2014
#37
+ 1000000!!!!! Bravo! Im also the mom of a 17 yr old daughter in the exact same situation
riderinthestorm
Jun 2014
#64
Oh--we've even discussed the idea of writing the GED over the summer and starting college this fall.
davsand
Jun 2014
#74
Our daughters must be kindred souls. Mine just finished both her jr and sr years in one year
riderinthestorm
Jun 2014
#76
"The schizophrenia represented here leaves me shaking my head." this. this. lol.
seabeyond
Jun 2014
#71
I support dress codes, as long as treat both sexes fairly. Were her shorts very short?
KittyWampus
Jun 2014
#84