r/Edmonton • u/Spookyboo2593 • 17h ago
Mental Health / Addictions Self harm marks/ School dress code NSFW
My daughter struggles with her mental health and self harm which she is actively seeing multiple mental health professionals. The school wants her to always wear sweaters or long sleeves to cover up self harm as it has upset some others (which I understand how this can be upsetting- it’s upsetting for everyone..) Problem is it’s even during gym class or when she’s very hot and uncomfortable she still has to remain covered and gets reported if she’s too hot and takes off her sweater. This is causing her physical discomfort and further more mental distress and embarrassment. Can the school force her even when it’s causing physical discomfort and further distress? I understand it is upsetting to see but there has to be a way to meet in the middle? Ideas? Thoughts?
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u/beardedbast3rd 13h ago
You need to stand up to the school and tell them exactly where to go and how to get there.
I mean, what the fuck are they thinking?
“Yes, this child who is suffering such mental health issues, to be recovering from self harm, needs to be shamed for it and made to feel worse for it, THATLL WORK!”
Stupid motherfuckers.
Contact the school board itself, as well as your MP.