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I'm so sorry but I just don't dare 😞

32 replies

ZeldaFighter · 13/09/2024 11:59

I've seen wording from my child's school that panders to GI terminology, is potentially unclear and contributes to the slow drip-drip of erasure of women and girls.

I started to write a respectful reply pointing this out but I deleted it.

I need the school to support my child now and in the future. I dare not risk my child's well-being and levels of support by being labelled an evil Terf by young "progressive" teachers. I also can't risk being revealed as a Terf because it could impact my job and future career.

I hate having to stay silent, I feel like part of the problem but I don't want to risk the consequences for my family.

I'm sorry.

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Lovelyview · 13/09/2024 13:05

RhinestoneCowgirl · 13/09/2024 12:26

I felt as you did until recently, but things really are changing. You might be surprised at the response you get.

I am needing to support my teen DD (probably autistic) at the moment and have discovered that she has been using a different name and pronoun at school, which we were not informed about. I have a meeting with them next week and plan to broach the subject by talking about the recent Cass Review and main points raised.

That's terrible. Good luck.

Whatthechicken · 13/09/2024 12:31

I pick my battles, but if I see something that is potentially harmful to my children or something that directly effects them, I do speak up. I don't care about being labelled anymore (but I understand your reasoning), but I do try to be fairly coherent and have legitimate arguments planned out before I complain (it can be quite hard not to be angry/emotional when it's you're children).

My kids are in primary school, kids don't get to do primary school again and it's the foundation for everything else.

I am also quick to praise the school as well.

RhinestoneCowgirl · 13/09/2024 12:26

I felt as you did until recently, but things really are changing. You might be surprised at the response you get.

I am needing to support my teen DD (probably autistic) at the moment and have discovered that she has been using a different name and pronoun at school, which we were not informed about. I have a meeting with them next week and plan to broach the subject by talking about the recent Cass Review and main points raised.

BrightGreenLeaves · 13/09/2024 12:24

What does the guidance say. Maybe we could help you write something if you feel able.

NPET · 13/09/2024 12:21

I feel for you but I definitely understand what you're saying. Could you carefully ask other parents what they think (without immediately putting your pov)?

Lovelyview · 13/09/2024 12:15

It's a tricky one op. Could you join the women's rights network and see if someone local can raise it with the school on your behalf.The Cass report and sex matters guidelines could help put it in context. The D of E have also issued guidelines. We understand. Very few of us are completely open about our views.

Thelnebriati · 13/09/2024 12:05

Read up on the law, and get creative. There are often other ways to protest, without outing yourself as an evil terf.
Try approaching the same problem from a different direction - like if your neighbour leaves their dog out in the yard, you can make a complaint about noise and dog muck instead of reporting them to the RSPCA.