Role Reboot

The Problem With Daddy-Daughter Dances And Other Gender-Specific School Events

Are people who support the rigid distinctions at these events worried that their child might suddenly “turn gay” upon seeing my family accepted at a school event? A few years ago I made a (mostly joking) Facebook post about the troubles of my son having two mamas on Mother’s Day. Who should get the single […]

Why I Don’t Go To Every One Of My Kids’ Events

My kids are a very important part of our family, but they aren’t the only part. I said no to the Wellie Waddle, but yes to the Messibat Siddur. No to the Burns Night Supper, but yes to the Daffodil Tea. My kids don’t have an unwieldy amount of school events—we live in the U.K., which […]