By Anonymous - 01/09/2015 17:02

Today, my parents made me quit a school team that I absolutely loved, because women "aren't supposed to play sports." and were worried that if I stayed on the team, I'd develop a manly physique. FML
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iPixelCheese 19

It's cases like these where it's acceptable to stand up against your parents. I know that people around you agree, and look at these comments. Don't quit. Be yourself OP.

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organizse 28

Use your strength to kick them both in the shins

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organizse 28

Use your strength to kick them both in the shins

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toametru1 12

You should join an academic team, and once when they get all happy you quit

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Thatissarcastic 17

What?! women in sports and now academics?! What is the world coming to? That's just crazy talk.

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iPixelCheese 19

It's cases like these where it's acceptable to stand up against your parents. I know that people around you agree, and look at these comments. Don't quit. Be yourself OP.

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ThatHorse 15

Sadly if the OP is under 18 it won't be up to them. The school will force you off a team at the parents behest without consideration for how you feel about it.

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sailorsaturn10 5

@59 I thought they could only do that if the kid had bad grades.

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jackycat 17

Nope, most districts require parental consent to continue. Parents withdraw consent you can't play. I was in a play once that had to recast the female lead last minute because her parents objected to her playing that character.

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kaablam 17

While I agree somewhat, if Op's parents are the ones financially responsible for her sports gear, she really had no control of it.

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yamuri 17

Fit is attractive. Haven't they seen any women sports... Ever?

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bonermonkey 31

and you know, we should be forwarding the sexism here by saying 'its OK if it makes her more appealing for men to fap to'

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texasboys 11

yea the girls Who play sports are way hotter than most girls at my high school

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footballguy55 9

Wow your parents are real assholes... Stand up for yourself and explain that you love this sport and they'll hopefully understand

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GeorgiaBea 28

That's bull... Being a student athlete better prepares you for life... I made my life long friends through sports and became a better leader and teammate. It teaches grace, tenacity, dignity, sportsmanship, and work ethic.

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