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Daniel Saunders's avatar

This is unreal. Boys are being penalised for not being girls. I was a quiet, geeky boy, but even I needed to let off steam sometimes. Most boys need to do it a lot more. With the playground experiment, I wonder what would happen if the girls were observed when the boys weren't around. I strongly suspect they wouldn't take up all the space or anywhere near it.

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Kate E. Deeming's avatar

Indeed. And instead of looking how to improve playground provision they implement a caste system wherein natural behaviours are judged and penalised. Misandry needs to be spoken about more. It’s one of the last acceptable prejudices

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Pamela Sund's avatar

So much to say about this insane situation. . . . more soon!~

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Valerie Nelson's avatar

An excellent piece that should be essential reading for everyone that works with kids.

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Kate E. Deeming's avatar

Thank you Val 🙏

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Kate E. Deeming's avatar

Well quite. It’s all a bit bonkers!

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