Outraged Dad Stands Up For Daughter Sent Home From School For Her Outfit
A student in Oklahoma protested her school's sexist dress code policy by making a fool out of the administration.
Sent home from school
One day back in 2015, a teenager named Rose Lynn went to her school in Lawton, Oklahoma, wearing black leggings, a T-shirt, a long cardigan, and boots. While her outfit seems harmless enough, she was sent home by teachers because the shirt didn't cover her crotch.
"Today I was sent home from class, after being in school for two hours, for my outfit," Rose wrote in a Facebook post that went viral when it was first posted but has since been taken down. "Because I’m developed [more] than the average girl my age, I am required to go home and change. Yet, if I was skin and bones or overweight (not to offend anyone) I would be overlooked and no comment would be made (at my particular school) because ‘they must do that to feel better about themselves and they crave attention.’ But because I look like a curvy woman and may distract young boys, I have to miss class and change my outfit."
To make matters worse, Rose Lynn was sent home before she could do her 20-minute algebra exam, so had to miss the test.
She got her revenge
When Rose Lynn came back to school, she wore something that had little chance of distracting the boys (or adults) — an oversized shirt that covered her crotch and black leggings.
"I was completely covered crotch, butt, cleavage, etc. (even though the only problem was the crotch)," she explained, according to Yahoo.
She was still taken out of class by two principals and three teachers and scolded, but not for how revealing her clothing was. It was due to what was written on her shirt.
"They were upset because I was ‘mocking them’ and they didn’t appreciate it," she wrote on Facebook.
On the shirt, she'd quoted the reasons why she was suspended in "silent protest." The front read, "It doesn’t cover your crotch" and the back said, "You’ll distract the boys."
Rose Lynn was subsequently sent home again with the principals and teachers saying it was because she didn't have her student ID, which was left in the classroom she'd been called out of.
"Once again, society has failed to advocate [for] young ladies, by confining them in a box, where they are stripped from their sense of self-respect and self-expression, rather than teaching young men to respect the boundaries of young ladies. My response: #Feminism#YoullDistractTheBoys#SocietyIsFailing," Rose Lynn wrote.
Following the incident, Rose Lynn committed to wearing oversize shirts with leggings, but says other students with less curvy bodies were not punished.
Father speaks the truth
Rose Lynn's father, Lance Miles, took his daughter's side.
"If she was built like a board or as round as a ball she wouldn’t have been sent home but [since] she has a figure she was told she had to change," he said.
Miles went on to blame the school — not a teenager — for their actions.
"This is 100% on [Lawton Public Schools] because they have left the rule up to interpretation," he said. "She has been taught that if you believe in something, do what you must and be prepared for the consequences. She has done that."
Stand up for what you believe in
While 2015 might feel like a long time ago, a teenager was sent home from school for wearing a turtleneck(!) just this February, proving that there's still work to be done. Still, I don't imagine this school in Oklahoma will be as strict with their dress code after Rose Lynn and her dad completely shut them down.
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Military Dad Defends His 4 Little Daughters When Strangers Make This Rude Remark
Military Dad of 4 Daughters Defends His Girls When Strangers Make This Rude Remark
Austin von Letkemann is the military officer strangers feel "sorry" for — and the reason is infuriating.
Whenever the devoted father leaves the house with his four children, strangers can't help but notice the officer in uniform is holding hands with 4 adorable little girls. They will tell the traditionally "masculine" and "all American" dad they feel sorry for him, because he has no sons. This dad makes one thing very clear: They are his daughters, they aren't a burden.
In a passionate video, von Letkemann took to Instagram to share with his followers that the only thing that's "difficult" about being a girl dad — is clapping back to these sexist remarks over and over again.
They Mock His Daughters To Their Face
When strangers approach Austin von Letkemann and his four daughters, they don't always realize that their comments are being overheard. They seem oblivious to the fact that his girls understand every word. Von Letkemann describes how people will approach him and, without thinking, make remarks like "I'm sorry" or even joke about his lack of sons. What they don't realize is that these comments, intended to be light-hearted or humorous, can be deeply hurtful to his daughters. These strangers are not just disrespecting von Letkemann's choices as a father; they're also sending a message to his daughters that their presence is something to be pitied. It’s a message that von Letkemann won't stand for, and he's speaking out to defend his girls from these insensitive remarksSaying "Get Your Shotgun" Isn't Funny — It's Sexist
Another common comment that Austin von Letkemann encounters is the old "better get your shotgun ready" trope, often delivered with a smirk or a wink. This line is typically intended to suggest that a father with daughters should be on high alert to protect them from potential "suitors," implying that they are objects to be guarded rather than individuals with agency.
Von Letkemann finds this line of thinking outdated and sexist. In his viral Instagram video, he points out that these jokes are not just stale — they're damaging.
By suggesting that his daughters require armed protection, the joke reinforces the idea that women are inherently vulnerable and need to be shielded from men. Von Letkemann argues that instead of promoting this narrative, society should focus on teaching respect and consent, challenging these sexist tropes at their source.
Watch Austin von Letkemann's Video:
"If I Had A Fifth Child, I'd HOPE It Was A Girl" — One Dad's Message For Other Parents
Despite the constant remarks about his lack of sons, Austin von Letkemann is clear: He wouldn't trade his daughters for anything.
In fact, he told his Instagram followers that if he were to have a fifth child, he would hope for another girl. This declaration isn't just about doubling down on his pride in his family — it's a pointed response to those who see fathering daughters as a misfortune.
Von Letkemann's stance is a powerful one, rejecting the notion that a family is incomplete without sons. He encourages others to question the assumptions behind these comments and to appreciate the joy and fulfillment that his daughters bring. By sharing his story, von Letkemann hopes to create a more inclusive perspective on fatherhood, one that values daughters just as much as sons.