Another reason why I love (and respect) my daughter so much. This is a letter she wrote to her guidance counselor after a visit to her class. You go girl!
From: Allison XXXXX
Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 9:31 PM
To: xxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Concerns
To: xxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Concerns
Mr. XXXXX,
I’m writing in response to your visit to my 4th period AP US government
class on Wednesday, April 10. As you were informing us about the Boys
and Girls
States programs run by the American Legion, I found some of your
comments quite disturbing.
You informed the class that, although the boys’ program is free of
charge, girls must pay thirty-five dollars to attend. You then went on
to laugh as you
explained that the charge was because girls are “more high
maintenance.” Regardless of the actual reasons behind the charge, I can
think of nothing else to call your statement but blatant sexism.
As an authority figure, Mr. XXXXX, your words and actions influence
those of the students around you. As much as we wish it weren’t so, we
live in a world
where teenagers’ opinions are shaped by what they hear. Speaking of
women as weaker or needier will only serve to reinforce that belief.
This was an incredibly offensive statement, and I sincerely hope it does not express your true feelings towards women.
Thank you for your time,
Allison XXXXX
Unfortunately, the response was less than stellar. Pretty lame, dude!
Allison,
I will keep your comments in mind in the future. I did not mean to offend anyone.
Thanks,
Mr. XXXXX
