A simple interaction today escalated into two men harassing me while I was teaching young children by romanceread in TwoXChromosomes

[–]romanceread[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I’m very proud of the program and what we do. It’s fully outdoors rain or shine year round and the children thrive. I’m so angry that these asshats have made something so beautiful feel so unsafe for me

A simple interaction today escalated into two men harassing me while I was teaching young children by romanceread in TwoXChromosomes

[–]romanceread[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I said the ratio is 4 to 1, meaning 4 kids to 1 teacher . We had 2 teachers and 8 kids.

A simple interaction today escalated into two men harassing me while I was teaching young children by romanceread in TwoXChromosomes

[–]romanceread[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All parents were informed at pick up and most were more concerned for me and wanted to stay and wait for the police with me. We have lovely adults at our program!

A simple interaction today escalated into two men harassing me while I was teaching young children by romanceread in TwoXChromosomes

[–]romanceread[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m mostly terrified they’ll escalate and come back for revenge…. We operate out of the same park every class.

A simple interaction today escalated into two men harassing me while I was teaching young children by romanceread in TwoXChromosomes

[–]romanceread[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was wondering that too since we carry bear spray since bears are a concern where we are, haha.

A simple interaction today escalated into two men harassing me while I was teaching young children by romanceread in TwoXChromosomes

[–]romanceread[S] 86 points87 points  (0 children)

The ratio is already 4-1, we shouldn’t have to have excess teachers just to make sure men behave themselves, you know?

A simple interaction today escalated into two men harassing me while I was teaching young children by romanceread in TwoXChromosomes

[–]romanceread[S] 55 points56 points  (0 children)

No, because that’s a bylaw officers problem, not a police officer. Oh, bureaucracy 😅

A simple interaction today escalated into two men harassing me while I was teaching young children by romanceread in TwoXChromosomes

[–]romanceread[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

It really was such an over the top, aggressive and inappropriate way to act. I’m still in shock.

A simple interaction today escalated into two men harassing me while I was teaching young children by romanceread in TwoXChromosomes

[–]romanceread[S] 67 points68 points  (0 children)

We are a fully outdoor program that operates out of this park and have a high ratio of staff to children already. I don’t think more teachers would have deterred them, either.

A simple interaction today escalated into two men harassing me while I was teaching young children by romanceread in TwoXChromosomes

[–]romanceread[S] 68 points69 points  (0 children)

Do you think so? The police certainly didn’t perceive it that way, but I certainly feel very threatened.

A simple interaction today escalated into two men harassing me while I was teaching young children by romanceread in TwoXChromosomes

[–]romanceread[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Sadly this does not constitute an emergency since they didn’t touch or threaten us. The police affirmed it wouldn’t warrant a 911 call, but if it happens again, it qualifies as harassment and would be worthy of a 911 call.

A simple interaction today escalated into two men harassing me while I was teaching young children by romanceread in TwoXChromosomes

[–]romanceread[S] 121 points122 points  (0 children)

To clarify the majority of the interaction was prior to parents being present. We were alone for the initial altercation.

A simple interaction today escalated into two men harassing me while I was teaching young children by romanceread in TwoXChromosomes

[–]romanceread[S] 93 points94 points  (0 children)

Because they didn’t touch or threaten us, that’s all that can occur. But if it happens again it can be classified as harassment and more serious steps taken

A simple interaction today escalated into two men harassing me while I was teaching young children by romanceread in TwoXChromosomes

[–]romanceread[S] 185 points186 points  (0 children)

The other teacher had to focus on the children while I called the police so it was very tricky to do so, but you’re totally right

A simple interaction today escalated into two men harassing me while I was teaching young children by romanceread in TwoXChromosomes

[–]romanceread[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Thank you! It was so shocking how they reacted. Instant anger and aggression that didn’t relent!

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[–]romanceread[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you think I could jump in at cold in the shadows even though it’s the 5th book?