Parents are not comfortable with their children "naming" (as it states in the action plan for K-2nd) “multiple identities” at school without their involvement and guidance.

A person’s identity is much deeper and more complex than the groups they align to or how those groups intersect.

How are identity groups defined and who draws the line?

What is the school's policy on identity groups that are inappropriate, ill-intended or fictitious in nature?

How will the WCSD help students who are not comfortable talking about such personal issues at school feel safe? 

The action statements under this standard are fairly reasonable and straightforward, for example "I can feel good about myself without being mean or making other people feel bad."  

However, associating these action statements with "identity" is very confusing for young people. It would be far less confusing to simply say "I am comfortable with who I am and respect who others choose to be." 

This standard also implies that being mean or making others feel bad is one's identity, when in fact it's behavior. If a child is having a bad day and says something mean to a friend, this standard would suggest the child is automatically part of a "mean identity" group. 

Identity is a delicate balance of how you see yourself versus how the world sees you, which – for young people especially -can trigger severe anxiety and mental health issues.

Waukee teachers are not trained as mental health professionals and "identity" should not be treated like a social experiment.

Parents are not comfortable with teachers guiding children on how to "express their identity" over the course of their developmental years.