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[quote=Anonymous]My teen has been playing in the orchestra since they were in early elementary.  They love playing it's something they have found solace in during some really tough times.  They know they aren't ever going to be a professional, but it's something they enjoy and we encourage.

This year, they have a new teacher who is very old school about music.  I've told my child that not everyone is going to be supportive of how they choose to live (non-binary) and they really have gotten to a place in their life where they are ok with judgement.  There is a big recital coming up (their first with the new teacher) and the teacher is forcing all girls to wear dresses and boys to wear pants.  She (the teacher) has told my child since they are a girl, they must wear a skirt.  My child does not identify that way an wants to wear pants.  They were told - no skirt, no performance (which means an F in the class).  I'm outraged but my child doesn't want to make a big deal out of it.

Not sure what to do - they plan to wear a skirt, but I know they are upset because I hear them on the phone with a friend discussing it.  I'm just so pissed about the whole thing. [/quote]

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