That was my first thought, too. Sheesh.

Agree. And, personally, I would skip the other activities and go directly to the BBQ lunch. Because BBQ.

I feel like, when I read those comments, that people missed the point. The girl specifically asked to do the other activity that the boys where doing. The guy wasn't making a stink out of it just to make one, he was actually miffed because his child WANTED to go to Bunnings, and was told no because it was boys only. Frankly at 12 years old if you'd of told me I was getting my hair and makeup done I would of asked you what part of me looked like I wanted hair and makeup (As I had super short hair, and never wore make up and was often mistaken for a boy from the baggy a*s clothes I wore).

The people that disagree are probably in the same position as the school. There was a space time continuum at their places aswell and they are also stuck in 1968

Yes, I find her comment very weird; she's basically saying "I would be sent over kicking and screaming if I was made to do what I don't want and others would get to to what I want. I don't get what's her problem" when that exactly is what's happening to the girl.

Well said Frederic. It is the CHOICE that's the real issue here.

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I am a school student my self and at first i agreed with the man then i remembered what my mom has told me since i was little and its "you get what you get and don't throw a fit" . And also in school you don't really get a lot of choices you really only get to pick 2 elective courses and the rest of the day is made for you.

being based in Australia, I'm seriously considering calling the school myself, to find out! (hopefully, they changed their criteria to "you can choose one of 2 activities: DIY class, or grooming class"... because boys need to know how to present themselves well too, if they ever want to get a job or a date when they grow up)

Curious about THIS, too!

Hopefully it wasn't anything but a promise to have the girls visit Bunnings next week and the boys have a session playing with makeup etc. Then in the future they should be given the choice.

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Your mum

I grew up with both "boy" and "girl" toys. I played with Barbie, Littlest Pet Shop, and Polly Pocket but I also loved playing with Hot Wheels and Micro Machines.

I hate that there's the concept of 'boy stuff' and 'girl stuff' at all. It should just be 'stuff'. I'm a woman who loves working stagecrew and working as a zookeeper. I consider make-up, under most circumstances, a waste of my time because, at work or at home, there's no one who's going to see me I need to impress by looking purdy. I enjoy wearing a dress and doing my hair and make-up on occasion and 'cleaning up nice'. I knit, crochet, and cross stitch. I liked dolls as a kid, and I liked climbing trees and playing in the mud as well. I hate how the gendering starts very early, pushing cars and blocks on boys and dolls and soft toys on girls. Let the kids choose! I've read about a father who was absolutely blasted for designing and building his toddler son a *fabulous* play kitchen. Some extremely abusive and homophobic things were said. The father shot back his son was young and, who knew, maybe he'd grow up to be a world-famous chef someday.

Word! :D

Yes. Let each kid choose according to his or her interests because our interests spring from the gifts we each were born with. So, let the kid develop in the way they were meant to do.

well, I also didn't like dolls in general and was tired of my 2years older cousin who wanted to play with dolls all day when playing a visit. But I don't understand - what do you mean "dolls didn't do anything"? Gild, in general, likes to play what dolls (or Barbie or whatever) to recreate normaln situation, to play mum and dad, to play mum and baby, to play all imaginable situation. Dolls are great for kids (not only girls) to expand their imagination. My younger brothers has their "dolls"(I beieve they were called Lego Bionicle) and they used to create whole long stories with them. I know boy who plays with his teddy bear and even "breastfeed" it (boy has younger sister and he is just doing what he's mother is doing). Toys that "don't do anything" are great for kids too.

Umm, I dropped five grand on a doll that does A LOT of things.

Hey Nichol, please ignore the troll that replied to your comment. You have a very good argument and open minded perspective. It is clearly too advanced for some people on a lower level.

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Can we have that illiterate b******t in English, please? Jut so we can laugh at you and know what we're laughing at...?

Hahahaha. I'm in the same boat and what's more, their parents would support their decision 100%.

Who would want high tea...?

Honestly, I'd want the girls package (minus hair). Unless the guest speaker was like, a great comedian or something.

Ugh that sucks

I would have gone to get a little pot plant

Hollie, please do not listen to the idiot that replied to your comment. You have a good point and not caring about makeup is a strong way of liking yourself the way you are. And no amount of makeup can fix the attitude of that hateful person.

I agree. I don't even see anything wrong with a 12-year-old enjoying hair and makeup and experimenting with it at home, but as a school-sanctioned activity it's just silly and inappropriate. There were so many other educational, recreational activities they could have chosen.

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Trust me - you're way beyond makeup. Try a paper bag to hide your ugly f*****g mug, you silly c**t.

Seriously, if they're making some kind of event for make-up I'd probably just leave the school for the day.