Wondering whether to say anything, in dd's class the teacher is always having a running tally of which gender is the best behaved - in lining up nicely, sitting on the mat etc. Girls are always in front, there are some disruptive boys, but also there are only about 12 girls and 18 boys, so obviously it is easier for 12 people to settle down than 18 people. They always line up in boys and girls lines on the playground etc too in all year groups. I just feel that in dd's class, given the gender split it will always be unfair.
I know that dd is really pleased that girls are always winning, but I feel for the boys, some of whom are lovely well mannered children. Also I guess on a wider level the constant grouping together of boys compared to girls. They have house colours, which are only used on Sports Day, could suggest that they use those groupings, or blue/brown eyes etc, or rotating the divisions. Wondering what other people's perspectives are and any experiences. If I did say anything it would be as a suggestion for class rep meeting rather than a rant. They are in yr1.
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Boys vs girls in class
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