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[quote=Anonymous]DD just started a part-time 3 year old preschool class. Last week, I got a note from the teacher aide requesting that we put shorts on under DD's skirts/dresses. I finally had a chance to ask her teacher about this today, and she said that was their preference since little girls at this age don't understand modesty and that they often show their panties when they sit down or sometimes they even lift up their skirts deliberately. I said, yes, I had noticed DD doing that from time to time, but that I thought it was a good teaching moment - I tell DD that no one wants to see her underpants and that she should keep her skirt down, etc. The teacher gave me a very PC response - "Yes, mom, I understand if you don't want to do this and I respect your decision. But as a mom myself, this is what we are comfortable with and what we suggest to parents." WTF? I find this request so odd. First of all, she's THREE. These kids still routinely pee in front of each other, so I wouldn't think it's a big deal if the boys see her underpants. Also, she's only recently potty trained and I've been putting her in skirts/dresses because it's easiest to get on and off. Adding a pair of shorts just complicates things. And shouldn't we be teaching them to not lift their skirts? Is this a normal request at this age? [/quote]
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