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Bullyingis a serious problem in schools.

Sometimes, all it takes is a single item of clothing for yourclassmatesto start making fun of you.

One dad, Reddit user u/RogueMisanthrope, turned to the AITA community for their thoughts about a verysensitive situation.

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He shared how he let his son wear a dress to school.

However, the boy got bullied in class, while the dad got called out by his wife.

People had some very different takes on the situation.

Son Is Sent Back From School Because His Dress Was Too Distracting, Husband Faces Backlash

Or, in the case of younger students, whatever it is that their parents pick out for them.

Putting on a dress when youre male shouldnt be a big dealits an item of clothing like anything else.

Thats the reality of the situation.

Son Is Sent Back From School Because His Dress Was Too Distracting, Husband Faces Backlash

And its a reality that parents ought to be aware of, at least on some level.

Its one thing to empower your child and respect their choices by letting them pick out their own outfit.

Its human nature to judge others.

Son Is Sent Back From School Because His Dress Was Too Distracting, Husband Faces Backlash

But we dont live in an ideal world.

Wishing that bullying didnt exist doesnt mean that itll go away on its own.

Or they learn to cover their tracks better.

Son Is Sent Back From School Because His Dress Was Too Distracting, Husband Faces Backlash

Some kids might want to hurt their classmates in a way that they themselves have been hurt.

While many people can empathize with these situations, it still doesnt excuse bullying.

It should not happen.

Son Is Sent Back From School Because His Dress Was Too Distracting, Husband Faces Backlash

Teachers ought to protect their students as best as they can.

Various internet users had very different takes on the situation.

Son Is Sent Back From School Because His Dress Was Too Distracting, Husband Faces Backlash

Son Is Sent Back From School Because His Dress Was Too Distracting, Husband Faces Backlash

Son Is Sent Back From School Because His Dress Was Too Distracting, Husband Faces Backlash

Son Is Sent Back From School Because His Dress Was Too Distracting, Husband Faces Backlash

Son Is Sent Back From School Because His Dress Was Too Distracting, Husband Faces Backlash

Son Is Sent Back From School Because His Dress Was Too Distracting, Husband Faces Backlash

Son Is Sent Back From School Because His Dress Was Too Distracting, Husband Faces Backlash

Son Is Sent Back From School Because His Dress Was Too Distracting, Husband Faces Backlash

Son Is Sent Back From School Because His Dress Was Too Distracting, Husband Faces Backlash

Son Is Sent Back From School Because His Dress Was Too Distracting, Husband Faces Backlash

Son Is Sent Back From School Because His Dress Was Too Distracting, Husband Faces Backlash

Son Is Sent Back From School Because His Dress Was Too Distracting, Husband Faces Backlash

Son Is Sent Back From School Because His Dress Was Too Distracting, Husband Faces Backlash

Son Is Sent Back From School Because His Dress Was Too Distracting, Husband Faces Backlash

Son Is Sent Back From School Because His Dress Was Too Distracting, Husband Faces Backlash

Son Is Sent Back From School Because His Dress Was Too Distracting, Husband Faces Backlash

Son Is Sent Back From School Because His Dress Was Too Distracting, Husband Faces Backlash

Son Is Sent Back From School Because His Dress Was Too Distracting, Husband Faces Backlash

Son Is Sent Back From School Because His Dress Was Too Distracting, Husband Faces Backlash

Son Is Sent Back From School Because His Dress Was Too Distracting, Husband Faces Backlash