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Case: Am I a Boy or Girl?
We have student who is a girl. She dresses out in the girls locker and by every document she is classified as a female. Recently, she dropped the "f" bomb in class and I spoke with her about this behavior and how it is unacceptable and offensive. I told her that it sounds so trashy coming from a young lady's mouth. Her response to me was, "I am not a girl." A few days later, she turned in an excuse and where her mother had written "her" or "she", she crossed out and put "him" or "he". What are some suggestions on how to handle this? Because it is clear that her parents are unaware of this situation.
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
I believe that the first problem is that the teacher responded by saying that cursing sounds trashy "coming from a young lady's mouth"; when, instead, they should have not specified gender and said that it is simply not appropriate. Saying that it is inappropriate for a young lady encourages the idea that young ladies do not behave a certain way and should adhere to a specific gender role. Now, it should be considered that this student is going through a time of change as well as finding themselves. Therefore they may be determining whether or not they identify with being a girl or a boy. I think that it is important that they are able to figure this out in a safe environment, so it may be best to refer them to a student counselor. It would also probably be best to allow the student to address this with their parents as they see fit, as this may be a sensitive issue that their parents do not agree with or accept. |
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| Comments: I agree with your response! It is definitely important to not elude to any gender biases when talking to this student in the future. A referral to the guidance counselor is exactly what I would do. And I agree that you should be careful getting parents involved since it may be a sensitive issue and since the parents don't seem to be aware of the situation. Great solution! |
| Rated On: March 2, 2016 6:46 pm |
| Rated By: Melissa Dison |
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| Comments: great advice. |
| Rated On: July 5, 2017 9:07 pm |
| Rated By: ynaHah |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement |
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| Comments: This is exactly what I would do in this situation. Additionally, as the student about their preferred pronouns and respect their answer. |
| Rated On: October 12, 2020 8:45 pm |
| Rated By: aVehaj |
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