'My prefix is Mx': Florida teacher's request that 5th grade students use gender-neutral pronouns leaves parents divided

superbeets · Sep 21, 2017

[h=1]'My prefix is Mx': Florida teacher's request that 5th grade students use gender-neutral pronouns leaves parents divided[/h]

Chloe Bressack, teaches at Canopy Oaks Elementary in Tallahassee, Florida
The letter says: 'One thing you should know... is that I use gender neutral terms'
The comments were divided between socially conservative and liberal parents

superbeets · Sep 21, 2017

A Florida teacher's request for students to use gender-neutral pronouns has left parents divided in opinion.
Math and science teacher Chloe Bressack, who teaches at Canopy Oaks Elementary in Tallahassee, Florida, sent the letter home to the 5th grade class at the beginning of the year.
The letter says: 'One thing you should know about me is that I use gender neutral terms.

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A Florida teacher's request for students to use gender-neutral pronouns has left parents divided in opinion

'My prefix is Mx. (pronounced Mix). Additionally, my pronouns are "they, them, their" instead of "he, his, she, hers".
'I know it takes some practice for it to feel natural, but in my experience students catch on pretty quickly.

superbeets · Sep 21, 2017

'We're not going for perfection, just making an effort!
'My priority is for all of my students to be comfortable in my classroom and have a space where they can be themselves while learning.'

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Math and science teacher Chloe Bressack, who teaches at Canopy Oaks Elementary (pictured) in Tallahassee, Florida, sent the letter home to the 5th grade class at the beginning of the year

In a post in the Facebook group 'Tally Moms Stay Connected,' a parent said her child's teacher sent home the 'Welcome to my class' note, which included the request, according to The Tallahassee Democrat.
The parent ended her post with the question, 'What would your reaction be as a parent of 9 & 10 year olds?'
The comments were divided between socially conservative and liberal parents.
It's their preference and literally does not affect you in any way

Canopy Oaks Principal Paul Lambert told the publication: 'We support the preference in how [the teacher is] addressed, we certainly do.'
Bressack added: 'I feel very lucky to be teaching at Canopy Oaks, and I look forward to working with my students this year.'
Reacting to the letter on Facebook, Noelle Enright said: 'Why is this even an issue? The world's not gonna end because someone wants to be addressed as them/they. It's their preference and literally does not affect you in any way.'
But not everyone agreed. Joseph Christopher said: 'I'm sorry, but there is no such thing as gender neutral.'
MailOnline has contacted the teacher and the school for comment.

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Parents divided in opinion after gender neutral teacher sends home note

Michelangelo · Sep 21, 2017

You know where to stick your Mx. Or maybe you're confused. Maybe you don't.

Willie99 · Sep 21, 2017

who cares? just another life experience for the kids

he seems harmless

carlspackler · Sep 21, 2017

TomGshotput · Sep 22, 2017

Willie99 said:
who cares?

The media cares, and we have the obligation to care about whatever they tell us to

GasMan · Sep 22, 2017

Think this guy takes the Hersey sausage?

I'm going to start referring to DaFinch as Mx. DaFinch - he definitely takes the pole

roadreeler57 · Dec 13, 2022

'My prefix is Mx': Florida teacher's request that 5th grade students use gender-neutral pronouns leaves parents divided

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