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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think you should lighten up. Seriously, not a big deal. But more importantly, I don't think you should be "correcting" other people's kids based on what is ultimately an issue of personal politics/values. A lot of people disagree that this is a problem, presumably including the other boys' parents. Would you chide them for not recycling a water bottle? Wearing a "redskins" shirt? This isn't a college campus. Nobody cares about your views, liberal and admirable and culturally sensitive though they may be. [/quote]

Not PP, but I would absolutely feel comfortable saying something to a kid who said "throw like a girl" or "cry like a girl" in my presence. I would also ask a kid in a Redskin jersey to change it or go home. (I'd offer a tshirt).  We don't allow misogyny or racism in our house. If the kid's parents don't like it, they can keep their kid home.

You don't have to be rude to correct someone on "throw like a girl." You can just say sometihng about a famous Olympian or the little league pitcher from last year or whatever.

There's no hope for people who insist on redskins as a team name. It's as bad as using the N-word. [/quote] are you serious?[/quote]

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