Have we talked about the Virginity Rocks t-shirt?

[msmerymac]

Sorry that this is the daily mail. Most other sites reporting it are conservative. In another article, the mother said that someone commented on her FB page, "You know, if they allow this, they would have to allow a shirt that says 'sex rocks' too," and she said, "Hmm. He really has a point." So they seem to be okay with it... but then again, they took it to the media, didn't they? Passive aggressive much?


www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2755094/Family-left-shocked-teen-daughter-forced-change-clothes-wearing-virginity-rocks-t-shirt-school.html





Family left shocked after teen daughter is forced to change clothes after wearing 'virginity rocks' t-shirt to school

Chloe Rubiano bought shirt at Christian festival as it represents her beliefs


But was told to take it off at Ramay Junior High in Fayetteville, Arkansas

Vice-principal of the school told her it could lead to awkward conversations


By KIERAN CORCORAN FOR MAILONLINE

PUBLISHED: 00:16 EST, 14 September 2014 | UPDATED: 08:42 EST, 14 September 2014


A Christian family was stunned to discover their teenage daughter was told to take off her 'virginity rocks' t-shirt - because it could lead to awkward conversations about sex.


Chloe Rubiano, an eighth-grade student at Fayetteville, Arkansas, was told to replace the item with a standard-issue gym shirt because it 'opens up too many doors for conversations'.


Miss Rubiano had bought the t-shirt at a Christian festival, and wanted to wear it to school because it represented her beliefs, but was told by the vice-principal of Ramay Junior High that it could be a classroom distraction.

Banned: Chloe Rubiano, an eighth grader, was told by school authorities that she can't wear her 'virginity rocks' shirt to school


Miss Rubiano, who got her shirt at a Christian festival, said that the shirt represents her beliefs, and she was surprised that anybody should take issue with it


Her mother, Bambi Crozier, said she was surprised by the school's decision to ban the shirt, which says on the reverse 'I'm loving my husband and I haven't even married him'.


She told 5News: 'This is part of sex ed to me. Virginity is where you need to be - it represents what she believes.'


Miss Rubiano added: 'I just really like the shirt because I was always raised that way. I didn’t really think anyone would make a big deal out of it.'


The family has said that they thought the shirt was appropriate wear for school, even though the message is bold.

But they also said they can understand the school's point of view and that it is important for Miss Rubiano to do what the staff at school tell her.


Fayetteville school authorities clarified that any potentially disruptive clothing is banned.

[cattledogkisses]

I hate the way our culture fetishizes virginity, especially in women.

[eclaires]

I'm honestly disgusted by the message on the back. Seriously, what the fuck. That makes it all about her future husband vs. being about her or a choice she's making. Gag me.

[mbcdefg]

I'm OK with the front, but the back is what offends me.

[epphd]

What is with the weirdo capitalization? Isn't capital "Him" supposed to imply God? Is Husband a title? Is Marriage now a proper noun? WHAT THE FUCK?

[cattledogkisses]

And I hate the the back implies that if you're not virgin you don't love your future husband.

Guess H and I don't love each other. Well, he might love me, since it only references girls "saving thmeselves."

[pixy0stix]

Sept 16, 2014 16:00:13 GMT -5 cattledogkisses said:

I hate the way our culture fetishizes virginity, especially in women.

Y'know, this just clicked with me. So thanks for putting it that way.

[msmerymac]

Sept 16, 2014 16:01:19 GMT -5 eclaires said:

I'm honestly disgusted by the message on the back. Seriously, what the fuck. That makes it all about her future husband vs. being about her or a choice she's making. Gag me.

Eclaires, I'm sorry that it's simply a fact a life that a woman is no more than the state of her hymen. Oh, and her ability to cook and clean. And do whatever her man asks. 

[kapoentje]

Ewwww.

And why is "Him" capitalized?

[penguingrrl]

Eww, I'm really glad the school stepped in an spoke up about how inappropriate that shirt is. And thank you, eclaires, for clarifying exactly what I object to. The fetishization of virginity in young girls/women is really gross.

[sharknado]

Apparently you missed the sermon about women's vaginas being homes for gods penis.

[gretchenindisguise]

Sept 16, 2014 16:00:13 GMT -5 cattledogkisses said:

I hate the way our culture fetishizes virginity, especially in women.

It's not just our culture though is it? I feel like lots of cultures, dating back centuries, have greatly revered the virgin woman but not the virgin male.

[stealthmom]

How incredibly tone deaf to think that shirt would not be a distraction at school. Idiots.

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Sept 16, 2014 16:03:16 GMT -5 mbcdefg said:

I'm OK with the front, but the back is what offends me.

Agree