Literal research and reports on how that kind of language affects kids and their self worth later on in life. When girls hear that boys are being told they're not strong enough and in result makes them feminine, those girls often grow up to internalize the belief that they are less than. Believe me I trash talk my campers all the time in games, but I use language that doesn't demean a group of people...

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I think you’re pretty clearly nta for wanting the kids to improve that mindset. If you’re just going “hey we don’t say things like that, girls run just as well as boys” or something and continuing on, that’s great and not too much at all

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Nta I fear it is that deep and your coworker does not care about how the way they treat there job DOES make a difference and influences kids awareness is key !

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nta

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nta. it is kinda that deep. stuff like that gets ingrained young, even if it’s just said “as a joke”. the little girls and future queers of america who won’t be hearing that def appreciate it

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NTA!! Because if they said "you dance like you're white" or "you eat like you're _____" or "you smell like you're ______" then it would be a problem. We don't let kids insult other kids by putting down groups.

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You’re doing the right thing. It can get in kids heads and some of them don’t have anyone else who will stick up for them. I have had kids bullied for things like stutters or being too “gay” who have thanked me for being in their corner.

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Nta they’re using gender and sexual orientation as insults

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this is so obviously a post fishing for approval bro 😭 obvs this is fine and it prob didn't even happen

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You should tell them to use gender neutral terms and phrases such as “yo bro you lowkey bitchmade”

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Yes, you’re the asshole

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