Response to Ashleigh - Week 4

Ashleigh, I think one's surroundings as well as one's socio economic status plays a big part in what you descibe at the school where you work. It sounds like "when in Rome do what the Romans do". Kids always want to fit in especially in the tough and neighborhoods in fear of violence. If they go along with the crowd, they won't be picked on or be the brunt of the fights. If this was a school in a more affluent neighborhood, and all the girls had designer handbags and shoes, I can bet you that a lot of the girls would have the designer wear so they fit in as well. It is unfortunate but a reality that when we deviate from the norm, in this case tough girls in baggy clothes, that the others are bullied or harassed because they are different.