ISO Same Sex Partner Multiracial-friendly Preschool Communities

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Anonymous wrote:Who would buy their 5 year old son a pink tutu in the first place? Seriously?

Maybe there's an older sister who has one and he likes it.
Maybe he saw one in a show and asked his parents for it.
Why does it bother you?

It doesn't bother me. I just think it's a ridiculous comment here. Because frankly, I think my (and most people's) reaction to a 5 year old boy wanting to wear (his sister's?) pink tutu to school every day for a month would be, "Put your pants on."

Would you say the same thing if your 5 year old daughter wanted to wear a pink tutu to school everyday?

Of course I would. Pink tutus do not belong in school. (Or on little boys, either, except maybe one time as a great ha ha, but that's a separate issue.)

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Anonymous wrote:Who would buy their 5 year old son a pink tutu in the first place? Seriously?

Maybe there's an older sister who has one and he likes it.
Maybe he saw one in a show and asked his parents for it.
Why does it bother you?

It doesn't bother me. I just think it's a ridiculous comment here. Because frankly, I think my (and most people's) reaction to a 5 year old boy wanting to wear (his sister's?) pink tutu to school every day for a month would be, "Put your pants on."

Would you say the same thing if your 5 year old daughter wanted to wear a pink tutu to school everyday?

Of course I would. Pink tutus do not belong in school. (Or on little boys, either, except maybe one time as a great ha ha, but that's a separate issue.)

And this attitude is exactly why non-traditional families who seek a welcoming environment need to research prospective schools carefully.

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Anonymous wrote:Who would buy their 5 year old son a pink tutu in the first place? Seriously?

Maybe there's an older sister who has one and he likes it.
Maybe he saw one in a show and asked his parents for it.
Why does it bother you?

It doesn't bother me. I just think it's a ridiculous comment here. Because frankly, I think my (and most people's) reaction to a 5 year old boy wanting to wear (his sister's?) pink tutu to school every day for a month would be, "Put your pants on."

Would you say the same thing if your 5 year old daughter wanted to wear a pink tutu to school everyday?

Of course I would. Pink tutus do not belong in school. (Or on little boys, either, except maybe one time as a great ha ha, but that's a separate issue.)

And this attitude is exactly why non-traditional families who seek a welcoming environment need to research prospective schools carefully.

So you're saying that only non-traditional families can have 5 year old boys who like to wear pink tutus to school "everyday for a month?" Now we're all really confused.

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Anonymous wrote:Who would buy their 5 year old son a pink tutu in the first place? Seriously?

Maybe there's an older sister who has one and he likes it.
Maybe he saw one in a show and asked his parents for it.
Why does it bother you?

It doesn't bother me. I just think it's a ridiculous comment here. Because frankly, I think my (and most people's) reaction to a 5 year old boy wanting to wear (his sister's?) pink tutu to school every day for a month would be, "Put your pants on."

Would you say the same thing if your 5 year old daughter wanted to wear a pink tutu to school everyday?

Of course I would. Pink tutus do not belong in school. (Or on little boys, either, except maybe one time as a great ha ha, but that's a separate issue.)

And this attitude is exactly why non-traditional families who seek a welcoming environment need to research prospective schools carefully.

So you're saying that only non-traditional families can have 5 year old boys who like to wear pink tutus to school "everyday for a month?" Now we're all really confused.

No, what they are saying is that a totally traditional family can have a boy who wants to wear a tutu every day for a month and there are idiots who will make a big deal about it. Those same idiots would most likely not be the people who would be accepting and inclusive to the child and/or parents of the non-traditional family who might happen to be at their school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My partner and I are beginning to consider school options for our adopted daughter. Wondering which schools have an established community of two moms / two dads and would be more accepting of a multiracial family. Generally considering applying to Lowell, Aidan, NCRC, St Columba's, and a few others. Would love any feedback on this very important issue.

I expect that you'd be welcome at virtually any school in this area.

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We're in the process of applying to Lowell. One of the things we find so appealing about Lowell is their emphasis on inclusion.

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Anonymous wrote:Who would buy their 5 year old son a pink tutu in the first place? Seriously?

Maybe there's an older sister who has one and he likes it.
Maybe he saw one in a show and asked his parents for it.
Why does it bother you?

It doesn't bother me. I just think it's a ridiculous comment here. Because frankly, I think my (and most people's) reaction to a 5 year old boy wanting to wear (his sister's?) pink tutu to school every day for a month would be, "Put your pants on."

Would you say the same thing if your 5 year old daughter wanted to wear a pink tutu to school everyday?

Of course I would. Pink tutus do not belong in school. (Or on little boys, either, except maybe one time as a great ha ha, but that's a separate issue.)

And this attitude is exactly why non-traditional families who seek a welcoming environment need to research prospective schools carefully.

So you're saying that only non-traditional families can have 5 year old boys who like to wear pink tutus to school "everyday for a month?" Now we're all really confused.

No, what they are saying is that a totally traditional family can have a boy who wants to wear a tutu every day for a month and there are idiots who will make a big deal about it. Those same idiots would most likely not be the people who would be accepting and inclusive to the child and/or parents of the non-traditional family who might happen to be at their school.

Sorry to keep feeding this beast, but I'm calling BS here. I would bet the last dime in my BoA savings account that 99 percent of parents out there -- I'm talking gay, straight, traditional, non-traditional, tall, short, black, white, green or purple -- would have some version of this behind-the-scenes, still-at-home, rush-out-the-door Monday morning reaction to their 5 year old son wanting to wear a pink tutu to school. It would go like this: "Take that thing off, go put your pants on and get in the car. Right now!" Which is what makes the PP's insipid comment about Lowell finding it all to be "awesome" so totally ridiculous.

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Christian Family Montessori in Petworth

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Anonymous wrote:Who would buy their 5 year old son a pink tutu in the first place? Seriously?

Maybe there's an older sister who has one and he likes it.
Maybe he saw one in a show and asked his parents for it.
Why does it bother you?

It doesn't bother me. I just think it's a ridiculous comment here. Because frankly, I think my (and most people's) reaction to a 5 year old boy wanting to wear (his sister's?) pink tutu to school every day for a month would be, "Put your pants on."

Would you say the same thing if your 5 year old daughter wanted to wear a pink tutu to school everyday?

Of course I would. Pink tutus do not belong in school. (Or on little boys, either, except maybe one time as a great ha ha, but that's a separate issue.)

And this attitude is exactly why non-traditional families who seek a welcoming environment need to research prospective schools carefully.

So you're saying that only non-traditional families can have 5 year old boys who like to wear pink tutus to school "everyday for a month?" Now we're all really confused.

No, what they are saying is that a totally traditional family can have a boy who wants to wear a tutu every day for a month and there are idiots who will make a big deal about it. Those same idiots would most likely not be the people who would be accepting and inclusive to the child and/or parents of the non-traditional family who might happen to be at their school.

Sorry to keep feeding this beast, but I'm calling BS here. I would bet the last dime in my BoA savings account that 99 percent of parents out there -- I'm talking gay, straight, traditional, non-traditional, tall, short, black, white, green or purple -- would have some version of this behind-the-scenes, still-at-home, rush-out-the-door Monday morning reaction to their 5 year old son wanting to wear a pink tutu to school. It would go like this: "Take that thing off, go put your pants on and get in the car. Right now!" Which is what makes the PP's insipid comment about Lowell finding it all to be "awesome" so totally ridiculous.

+10,000. You hit it right on the head.

[Anonymous]

OP, check out Sandy Spring Friends School.

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Lowell has affirmatively sought to have a meaningful presence of such families for a long time. Go see for yourself.

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This thread is an absolute joke

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Modern Family Academy?!

Ha, ha.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Who would buy their 5 year old son a pink tutu in the first place? Seriously?

Maybe there's an older sister who has one and he likes it.
Maybe he saw one in a show and asked his parents for it.
Why does it bother you?

It doesn't bother me. I just think it's a ridiculous comment here. Because frankly, I think my (and most people's) reaction to a 5 year old boy wanting to wear (his sister's?) pink tutu to school every day for a month would be, "Put your pants on."

Would you say the same thing if your 5 year old daughter wanted to wear a pink tutu to school everyday?

Of course I would. Pink tutus do not belong in school. (Or on little boys, either, except maybe one time as a great ha ha, but that's a separate issue.)

And this attitude is exactly why non-traditional families who seek a welcoming environment need to research prospective schools carefully.

Exactly. So Cisexist.

[Anonymous]

To get back to OP's question: my kids went to River School a while ago and while I only remember one same-sex partner couple there, I always thought of the school as inclusive and welcoming to all.

Another poster mentioned Little Folks. We looked at Little Folks a number of years ago and while I think it's a charming school and know several families who loved it, the director said flat-out at the open house that it wasn't a diverse school (I think largely because most of the people who apply and attend live in Georgetown - not exactly a model of diversity). But that may have changed in recent years.

Good luck. I think most schools in this area would be thrilled to have you apply.