inspired by the modesty shorts for wearing under skirts skirts thread.
I don't want to discuss the rights and wrongs on that, As I think parents and their daughters are just reacting to the environment they have no say over.
Its the fact that lots of schools are still insisting on a child wearing a dress or skirt just because they are a girl. Lots of schools still will not allow a girl to wear shorts or trousers. What is this indoctrination in our children?
Also the fact some school also shame girls who are wearing the dresses/skirts they have to wear to attend that school, because they end up flashing their pants when sat on the carpet, doing hands stand, cart wheels and hang upside down. They are chastised for it, told off, told to cover up, in some schools girls are told they can only do those things if the are wearing "modesty shorts" or "safety shorts" under their uniform.
I honestly thought this type of sexiest dress code and expectations had long since gone. mainly because I went to school that allowed girls to wear shorts and trousers, and did not make me feel embarrassed or ashamed to hang upside down when I did wear a skirt. So I stupidly assumed all schools had gone with the laws and guidance on equality.
How come from such a young age we are instilling this in children. Girls must wear a skirt, Girls must be modest at all times.
all because..... well they are Girls.
How can it be changed? How can schools be made to take a long hard look at themselves and what they are truly teaching our children about the opposite sex.
- * Title edited by MNHQ **