Cassie Majer

The real sexual-assault theme that should concern the principal

‘But you want to know what is real and what is a sensitive and concerning topic? The behavior of a lot of middle-school boys.’

Today, I was informed that you were upset about the sexual assault theme in the play Man of La Mancha.

I understand it's your job to have a positive influence on middle school students, and what you say matters. I understand that it is upsetting, but I'm pretty sure that most middle school students can tell what's real and what's a show. I don't think that a story or a play has to only have heroes.

But you want to know what is real and what is a sensitive and concerning topic? The behavior of a lot of middle-school boys.

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