“You can’t say “he” or “she” anymore, you have to say “the”.

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Mycatismadeofstringcheese · 15/08/2020 21:06

Just had a chat with my 13 year old niece. Apparently when she goes back to school in September they have been told that they can’t say “he” or “she” any more, they have to say “the” and gave the example, “The hit me”.

My niece couldn’t explain why, just that they have to do it.

Apparently my brother and SIL think it is ridiculous but don’t want to complain or cause trouble.

This is in Suffolk. Is anyone else aware of anything like this? For a second I thought she was joking until I realised she was absolutely serious.

I’m so upset and frustrated by this.

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Mycatismadeofstringcheese · 15/08/2020 21:14

I didn’t ask, but I’d put money on them having mixed sex toilets.

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FindingNeverland1 · 15/08/2020 21:12

And not at my DC school. If anything my DC's primary are still a bit backwards to the point I think they need to catch up a little, with out going full on woke.

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Mycatismadeofstringcheese · 15/08/2020 21:11

Whether it’s the or they she’s so nervous about going back because she’s worried she’s going to forget and make a mistake and get into trouble.

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FindingNeverland1 · 15/08/2020 21:11

I for one do not want to ever be referred to as 'the'.

dementedma · 15/08/2020 21:09

Even if it's "they" it's complete and utter woke bollocks. The pronouns "he" and "she" refer to biological sex and are correct

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Mycatismadeofstringcheese · 15/08/2020 21:08

She said it was the.

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Mycatismadeofstringcheese · 15/08/2020 21:08

I don’t know if the needs to be pronounced with a short e sound like in “the house” or with a long e sound like “thee” to rhyme with he and she.

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Cascade220 · 15/08/2020 21:07

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