Dd2 is 6. One of her teachers is constantly telling the girls off about their dresses being too short. Last week they were kept in during playtime for a talk about the importance of having a dress long enough to cover their knees when sitting cross legged. Being dd2 we do have longer dresses waiting for her, but she is small and underweight for her age and the next size up is calf length and the waist could fit two of her in it and she says it gets in the way when playing. She doesn't want to wear shorts she just wants to wear a knee length dress.
I have written a note saying that I feel it is inappropriate to make such comments as it makes dd2 upset and self conscious but I was wondering if someone here could articulate some reasons more clearly why a 6 year old girl should not need to think about skirt length in case the teacher corners me on it.
The school is a community school, there is nothing in the uniform list about dress length, the yr 6 girls wear dresses which are approaching mid thigh and last time I checked we didn't have to go back in time to the Victorian era each time they go through the gate. Not sure if this is the right section but can't face aibu!
Please or to access all these features
Please
or
to access all these features
Feminism: Sex & gender discussions
girl's skirt lengths
8 replies
3birthdaybunnies · 26/06/2013 09:32
OP posts:
Please create an account
To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account.