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Reply to "Would you allow your 14 y.o. daughter to ride Metro Bus alone?"
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[quote=Anonymous]I took the bus for years starting at 14 and was harassed on a near-daily basis. There was always some creepy asshole whispering something disgusting or kids from another school poking me or a reeking, overly friendly drunk expanding across the seat. Apparently it's hugely provocative to read or do homework if you're a young woman alone. She's got a phone, right? Encourage her to sit up front near the driver if she feels uncomfortable. And have a frank discussion about street harassment - what it is, what it feels like, why it happens. If girls don't clearly recognize that it is NOT personal, that it's a time-honored way to police and punish independent women by keeping them from feeling safe in public, they may feel embarrassed and ashamed. You could always ride the route with her at the relevant times (several rows away) and see what's up. [/quote]
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