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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I posted above. I’m a little surprised so many people are okay with this.

If we asked students to dress like each other, I assume most of us would realize the potential for mocking and bullying. But since it’s teachers, this is acceptable?

I’ve seen high schoolers use this day to ridicule teachers they don’t like. I’ve seen teachers go home rather upset because teenagers picked on things sensitive to those teachers.

But I suppose the teachers should just grow a thicker skin? [/quote]

That wouldn't happen at all schools. If students can't handle it then the schools shouldn't have it. But I'm sure in many instances it's fine. [/quote]

I just don’t see why it’s okay to ridicule or mock teachers, and that’s what days like this promote. We would never allow children to do this to each other, so why is it okay to do it to adults? What message are we sending here?

My daughter’s school did this. She came home with an idea that would have been hurtful to the teacher, so we didn’t let her do it. Her intentions weren’t negative, but she is too young to see the nuance.

I continue to stand as a voice against these types of spirit days. There are tons of ideas that promote solidarity and joy, so there’s no need to pick one with the potential to mock. [/quote]

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