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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]On the pronouns, sure. If this is an issue that really bothers you, I'd suggest a more conservative school, but it doesn't bother me at all.

Why? Because [b]middle schoolers are in such a state of metamorphosis that I want the teachers to be trusted adults in children's lives[/b]. If they feel strongly about something like their gender but are afraid of their parents reactions, I want them to have a teacher to rely on.

OP, also consider how much more visibility/much less private space kids have now compared to when we were kids. Social media that everyone can see, tracking where kids are by phones, text messaging that parents can review. I'm ok with school being a place where they can figure out who they are without constant parent involvement. I'd much prefer that it be under the watchful and caring eye of a teacher, than telling no one anything.

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Exactly why this is so dangerous. You want the parents AND the teachers to be trusted adults. Giving the impression that teachers are above parents in the trust ladder is wrong. You are doing this to the middle schoolers, you are starting them a life of mistrust with parents. If I hear this happening in our school, there would be a talk with the director and staff.

Not everything is conservative vs liberal.

Signed, a liberal voter. [/quote]

+1. I would be very upset at this.  They should not be undermining parents, much less proactively bringing it up as an option... for any topics.[/quote]

Not necessarily if a kid has a crappy home life then a teacher can be a great resource for help.[/quote]

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