Reena’s Exploration Challenge

Amy found herself in a quandary. She read many books and received lessons from her parents at home. Amy was lucky enough to learn at a public school and was partly homeschooled.

Today was “dress up as a favorite character” day at the school. Amy decided to go as Anne Frank, a character from her favorite book. Other girls came as Cinderella, Barbie, and some Disney characters. Amy was stared at weirdly because of her old worn dress. When it was her turn to explain her costume, some kids laughed and the teacher gave her a curious look.

That evening, Amy’s parents received a call from the teacher. She said Amy’s costume and book were unacceptable and too mature for the other classmates. The next day Amy and her folks went to the principal of the school to explain or complain, which one depended on the head of the school.

Being familiar with homeschooled students and their parents, he called the teacher in and the five of them talked. The teacher was then given a list of books children may read in class and serve the more mature students as well as the average students.

That night Amy discussed it all at dinner but still had questions in her mind.

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