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Judge Rules Father Can't Withdraw Son from Gender Lessons

2/14/2026

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A Massachusetts judge ruled that a father cannot withdraw his 5-year-old son from kindergarten lessons featuring books on gender stereotypes.
The ruling was issued by U.S. District Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV.
Saylor previously allowed opt-outs for LGBTQ+ materials, noting Pink Is For Boys and Except When They Don't address gender stereotypes.
The ruling states opt-out requests must directly conflict with parents' stated beliefs.

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A Massachusetts judge ruled that a father cannot withdraw his 5-year-old son from kindergarten lessons featuring books on gender stereotypes.
The ruling was issued by U.S. District Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV.
Saylor previously allowed opt-outs for LGBTQ+ materials, noting Pink Is For Boys and Except When They Don't address gender stereotypes.
The ruling states opt-out requests must directly conflict with parents' stated beliefs.