Parents outraged after school suggests shapewear to tackle body
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Sara Smart, CNN One Mississippi middle school’s attempt at addressing girls’ body image concerns sparked outrage among parents, forcing the school to backtrack. Ashley Heun, of Southaven, Mississippi, became angry after her 13-year-old daughter, Caroline, handed her a letter from Southaven Middle School on Tuesday titled, “Why Do Girls Suffer from Body Image?” The letter
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Southaven Middle School cancels program offering shapewear to girls
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Southaven Middle School cancels program offering shapewear to girls
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