Inspired by this thread. Putting aside matters of gender identity (because that’s not the discussion I want to have in this thread), in your child’s school, what would happen if they walked into the wrong restroom? Assume it was 100 percent unintentional and they realized their mistake immediately and before seeing anything of interest. Brief teasing by their peers? A stern talking to? Suspension?
The one time I walked into the wrong restroom in school was in high school, c. 1986-88ish, and fortunately I realized my mistake quickly enough that I doubt anyone noticed. Had my peers noticed, they’d have chuckled at me and have moved on. Had an adult noticed, I might have gotten a joking “be more careful next time, Aaron” or something minor.
Because I’m to understand that American public schools police children much more strictly than they did in my day, and things that were thought minor are now severely policed.
I just asked my two boys who both graduated high school last year. Their response: “nothing, but some of the girls might have pointed and laughed had they been in the bathroom at the time.” I asked if the staff would have done anything. “No, except maybe roll their eyes.”
My son, aged 6, would choose a stall, close the door, spill piss on the seat. Then leave the lid up, flush and exit.
He’s not that good on bathroom etiquette even though he has an older sister, who complains about that…
But that’s about it. People would just consider him a kid who read the sign wrong. I have no concern about either kids using either M or F toilets, as long as I am reasonably nearby and they don’t spend too much time where I can’t see them.