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kelly1mm

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63. OK - I conceed the point. However, let's consider a student who feels uncomfortable with

Fri Dec 19, 2014, 05:58 PM

Dec 2014

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having to see couples slow dancing without 2 inches of body separation. Does that student or group of students feelings of being uncomfortable mean that dances should be banned?

If not, why not? Are their feelings less valid?

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High School’s Bold Decision to Outlaw School Dances [View all] KamaAina Dec 2014 OP

People were complaining about "dirty dancing" at my high school dances nichomachus Dec 2014 #1

I can remember when people got upset at Elvis' active pelvis csziggy Dec 2014 #88

"Of course not, that could lead to dancing!" n/t PoliticAverse Dec 2014 #2

Old joke. Tierra_y_Libertad Dec 2014 #3

Here's some dumbasses. HappyMe Dec 2014 #4

Honestly, I was just about to type the same thing....LOL...n/t monmouth4 Dec 2014 #8

He's probably less than six degrees away!! madinmaryland Dec 2014 #12

Yay! HappyMe Dec 2014 #14

Ha. When the students start complaining, it's gone too far TexasMommaWithAHat Dec 2014 #5

If a student is 'uncomfortable' seeing a same-sex couple kissing, should all kissing kelly1mm Dec 2014 #7

Seriously? TexasMommaWithAHat Dec 2014 #10

Bump and grind is part of how HappyMe Dec 2014 #13

There's still plenty of dancing going on without actual bumping and grinding TexasMommaWithAHat Dec 2014 #21

Poles? HappyMe Dec 2014 #28

Actually, it is our place TexasMommaWithAHat Dec 2014 #33

Hate to break it to you TBF Dec 2014 #115

yes there should be boundaries. That would be 'Is it legal?'. If legal, and you don't like it, kelly1mm Dec 2014 #30

Really? TexasMommaWithAHat Dec 2014 #37

So, it is not that they were offended that dictates why the dances were canceled (as the school kelly1mm Dec 2014 #42

And I don't give a crap TexasMommaWithAHat Dec 2014 #56

If you don't give a crap about other peoples opinions then you probably are doing the message board kelly1mm Dec 2014 #60

Agreed.. whathehell Dec 2014 #101

Sorry for jumping in here, you wrote, Trillo Dec 2014 #75

You mean the days TexasMommaWithAHat Dec 2014 #77

Admittedly I haven't watched TV for 10 years, things could have changed... Trillo Dec 2014 #78

Admit I'm speaking figuratively TexasMommaWithAHat Dec 2014 #79

But there was nothing in that article that it was about same-sex issues LynneSin Dec 2014 #22

It was about some being offended. If the system we are going to have is that something that is kelly1mm Dec 2014 #35

If offense is applied consistently, the offense may be reviewed. LanternWaste Dec 2014 #39

That goes into subjectivisim. Some would say bump-and-gring is offensive. Others would say kelly1mm Dec 2014 #47

I'm pretty sure the standard is that overtly sexual behavior TexasMommaWithAHat Dec 2014 #46

Who defines overtly sexual? If a student thinks that slow dancing with less than 2 inces of kelly1mm Dec 2014 #48

Progress, my dear TexasMommaWithAHat Dec 2014 #52

So, if I am reading you correctly, once society 'progresses' to the point when what you are offended kelly1mm Dec 2014 #57

I don't explain to anyone being purposely obtuse TexasMommaWithAHat Dec 2014 #58

You have a nice day as well! nt kelly1mm Dec 2014 #61

Again, no where in the article was anything about same-sex couples mentioned LynneSin Dec 2014 #53

OK, I will conceed that point. However, let's consider a student who does not feel comfortable kelly1mm Dec 2014 #59

Again, we do not know the official reason why they felt uncomfortable. LynneSin Dec 2014 #66

Some of the kids might not want to dance without 2 inces of separation or be bullied because they kelly1mm Dec 2014 #71

Ok would you like for me to list the name of every single dance known to man? LynneSin Dec 2014 #93

Bullied because they won't participate? JonLP24 Dec 2014 #89

Honestly kids can be bullied for not being sexually active LynneSin Dec 2014 #94

I'll admit I didn't read the article - just the thread JonLP24 Dec 2014 #97

Although we will never know - the open forum idea is interesting LynneSin Dec 2014 #100

It depends on the music they play JonLP24 Dec 2014 #102

Not really. They do it to Miley Cyrus music LynneSin Dec 2014 #112

What do you mean not really? JonLP24 Dec 2014 #120

You know that bullying cannot be ducked and dodged. The potential for bullying is almost always TheKentuckian Dec 2014 #110

I don't see the dances as being officially canceled LynneSin Dec 2014 #114

If you have to bring something back then the state is "officially canceled" TheKentuckian Dec 2014 #121

OK - I conceed the point. However, let's consider a student who feels uncomfortable with kelly1mm Dec 2014 #63

Twerking has way less than 2 inches between the bodies LynneSin Dec 2014 #67

Let common sense rule! TexasMommaWithAHat Dec 2014 #73

I know what twerking is. So, let's have our forum and let's assume that the kids themselves say no kelly1mm Dec 2014 #74

You need to share the article you are reading because you keep adding stuff not in the article LynneSin Dec 2014 #82

I am not reading any other articles. I am engaging in hypotheticals to try and kelly1mm Dec 2014 #84

You really like to add alot into the article which I have never said LynneSin Dec 2014 #85

Thank you for the reasoned response. And I am sorry if I was unable to communicate my thoughts kelly1mm Dec 2014 #86

You just compared a same sex couple kissing pnwmom Dec 2014 #96

Actually I did noting of the sort. I compared two people 'feeling uncomfortable'. One person felt kelly1mm Dec 2014 #98

As a society we make distinctions every day. For example, I don't believe in zero tolerance pnwmom Dec 2014 #99

I would TOTALLY agree! If kissing is allowed it is allowed for all. My trouble is kelly1mm Dec 2014 #119

Should this even be a Public School issue? Cosmic Kitten Dec 2014 #6

All fun should be outlawed immediately! HappyMe Dec 2014 #9

Fun does not cost extra, it's free. Dances cost real money Cosmic Kitten Dec 2014 #16

Yes, and dances are fun! HappyMe Dec 2014 #18

No, dances do not cost "real money". former9thward Dec 2014 #24

This message was self-deleted by its author HERVEPA Dec 2014 #105

Is this a joke? TexasMommaWithAHat Dec 2014 #11

As long as it costs taxpayers nothing, thats fine. Cosmic Kitten Dec 2014 #17

You couldn't be more wrong. former9thward Dec 2014 #25

Here's something your precious HappyMe Dec 2014 #31

Both of my kids graduated public HS in CA withing the last five years... bluesbassman Dec 2014 #15

Good that parents kick in, but... Cosmic Kitten Dec 2014 #20

Yes, it is the BEST use of public funds. former9thward Dec 2014 #26

Yes, it is. HappyMe Dec 2014 #32

Our sports programs were completely Booster Club and parent funded. bluesbassman Dec 2014 #34

Are you serious? justamama83 Dec 2014 #117

I'm not about to hold judgement against this school because I do not have enough information. LynneSin Dec 2014 #19

Put birth control and condoms in the school vending machines... Ykcutnek Dec 2014 #23

Yeah, that's preparation for real life TexasMommaWithAHat Dec 2014 #27

It IS preparation for real life. HappyMe Dec 2014 #36

Don't be obtuse TexasMommaWithAHat Dec 2014 #41

Good grief! HappyMe Dec 2014 #44

"Hiding" being the operative word TexasMommaWithAHat Dec 2014 #49

Manners? HappyMe Dec 2014 #51

Aww, sweetheart, TexasMommaWithAHat Dec 2014 #54

A dumb decision. former9thward Dec 2014 #29

The students are already doing things off campus TexasMommaWithAHat Dec 2014 #43

What if some of the kids aren't interested in doing it LynneSin Dec 2014 #55

Why not just tell dancing couples that they must leave room for the Holy Ghost? (nt) Nye Bevan Dec 2014 #38

If only North Korea was offended too LanternWaste Dec 2014 #40

Do these administrators also yell at kids to "get off their lawn". FLPanhandle Dec 2014 #45

Well, we don't have too farther to go TexasMommaWithAHat Dec 2014 #50

First they dance and then they FORNICATE! neverforget Dec 2014 #80

What if you found out your daughter was at that dance being sexually harassed or even raped? LynneSin Dec 2014 #62

+1000,Well said. smirkymonkey Dec 2014 #68

Translation . . . markpkessinger Dec 2014 #64

30+ years ago I attended high school dances where we "bear hug" slow danced, and, uh, Arugula Latte Dec 2014 #65

I really don't think anyone not in a high school setting NOW knows what it's like. I include myself, WinkyDink Dec 2014 #69

But we're supposed to think it's just TexasMommaWithAHat Dec 2014 #76

First it's dancing, then drinking beer, and then... cherokeeprogressive Dec 2014 #70

You know what's not cool, Bobby? d_r Dec 2014 #72

Walpole Mass.1960 olddots Dec 2014 #81

My high school didn't have dances other than a senior prom tammywammy Dec 2014 #83

Bring back the hope-and-grope GliderGuider Dec 2014 #87

If you think it's bad now, the future is even worse: petronius Dec 2014 #90

It is as old as time. Schools are never going to approve of having this kind of dancing at liberal_at_heart Dec 2014 #91

People are still having moral panics over twerking? Odin2005 Dec 2014 #92

Kids are having it. LynneSin Dec 2014 #95

It all depends on where one hangs out. Warren DeMontague Dec 2014 #107

Remember when we thought this was too extreme: TexasTowelie Dec 2014 #103

suggestions/on further review.... irisblue Dec 2014 #104

What this country needs is more Puritanism! Feral Child Dec 2014 #106

dancing is a one way ticket to hell... ileus Dec 2014 #108

In a further development Principal Bishop announced that all kids must get off his lawn. Warren Stupidity Dec 2014 #109

Everybody cut Footloose! KamaAina Dec 2014 #111

I can see how an overabundance of sensitivity might lead to such a move. True Blue Door Dec 2014 #113

Why is it batshit? LynneSin Dec 2014 #116

I don't have kids, so you're welcome to say I know nothing. That's probably true. True Blue Door Dec 2014 #118