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Originally Posted by Kevin Sevcik
The problem here is that without knowing the reasoning behind such a rule, it's hard to explain why it might be problematic and counter-productive. I mean, maybe it's a perfectly appropriate rule that efficiently achieves its goal and I'm just unclear on the intended goal. Anonymous123 says going outside that rule is a "lawsuit waiting to happen". What would this lawsuit be about? We're all FIRSTers here, gimme a blue box on that "No opposite sexes rooming together" rule.
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I agree. Why should we separate students based on gender? Is it for the comfort of the students? If so, I would point the the many anecdotes from this thread and from my own experience that high school students can be mature and handle rooming with members of the opposite sex. Is it for the mentors' piece of mind? If so, why do we see so many cases of gay cis women rooming with other women? Why do we see cases of straight trans men and women being forced to room with the opposite gender? Is it for the school? If so, where is the rule that says that kids must room with the same sex? I know I've personally read my school's handbook back to front and never seen a rule like that. Is it for FIRST? If so, show me a page in the admin manual.
I understand in some cases, there are rules in place about this kind of thing. I am inviting you to challenge your beliefs. FIRST is about learning and growing. One of the ways we do that is to challenge ourselves and what we know to be "true" or "real". Please, have the courage to open your mind and consider another reality.