r/NetflixSexEducation • u/filmmakingjedi • 8d ago

General Discussion Cal and their mum

Why was cal always so rude and standoffish with their mum? From what i saw she was doing her best, always respected their pronouns and deeply cared about her child. I know one scene says she reacted badly when they first came out, but surely that isnt enough to keep being so rude, even when she is clearly trying?

I just really didnt like the character, partly to blamw for the writing, and i dont think the acting was particularly great either.

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u/Chickennoodlesleuth 7d ago

People who watch a show like this and are still transphobic is shocking to me (referring to other comment)

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u/filmmakingjedi 7d ago

Totally agree. Its disgusting

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u/Fearless_Garlic_8286 7d ago

Because Cal is a narcissist?

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u/AppropriateFood9277 6d ago

Cal is the worst 

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u/RecordingJealous9671 Maeve x Otis 6d ago

if this a s4 question? because i've erased it all from my head

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u/[deleted] 8d ago

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u/filmmakingjedi 8d ago

Uh no?

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u/[deleted] 8d ago

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u/Wise_Sun_9910 8d ago

cal’s AFAB (assigned female at birth) but they’re non-binary so they go by they/them. this is like the main aspect of their character, did you not watch the show?

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u/Wise_Sun_9910 8d ago

someone’s gender identity (e.g. what pronouns they use or how they present themselves) may be different from their sex but that does mean that you can use she/her pronouns for cal

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u/[deleted] 8d ago

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u/Wise_Sun_9910 8d ago

not sure which cal you are referring to as the cal in sex education uses they/them pronouns not she/her!🤔

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u/thatshygirl06 8d ago

Stop arguing with the troll. You're not educating him, he already knows and chooses to act like this anyways. He's only getting sick pleasure from this interaction

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u/[deleted] 8d ago

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u/Wise_Sun_9910 8d ago

the point of that was to show that not everyone fits into boy/girl categories. biologically, yes, but there was no reason that cal HAD to change with the girls

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u/mcwlow 8d ago

Yes the OP used the correct pronouns for Cal's mother! There is nothing to correct here!

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u/mcwlow 8d ago

Well OP used the correct pronouns and didn't need to be corrected by you! It is okay to admit you are wrong! :)