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tulipsandroses

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6. And another thing that boils my blood about this hysteria is that it has nothing to do with protecting girls and in fact
Fri May 30, 2025, 03:35 PM
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does the opposite. Girls are judged on how " feminine" they look. I remember the Williams sisters being accused of being men when they started out. Symone Biles was judged for her more muscular appearance as well, she wasn't "tiny and dainty" like traditional gymnasts. Parents are accusing little girls of being boys when their child's team loses.
I've seen the criticism of girls' bodies first hand when they don't meet some people's criteria. My niece plays basketball. One girl on the team went through a growth spurt and is taller than all the other girls. In the stands, I could hear parents of the opposing team talking about this child's body. It is sickening. She can't be the same age as the other girls or she must have gotten "left back" .
Why can't a kid just be a damn kid and play without all these adults and their bullshit?

I'm sorry, if you are that afraid of your kid getting hurt, then keep them inside. There will always be another kid faster, stronger, taller. Are you going to complain every time they get knocked down?

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