A GIRL, 13, who bought a ‘virginity rocks’ T-shirt at a religious festival has been banned from wearing it at school to her mum’s chagrin.

Chloe Olson-Rubiano’s T-shirt bears the words “virginity rocks” on the front and “I’m loving my husband and I haven’t even married him” on the reverse.

“I really like the shirt because I was always raised that way,” Rubiano told 5News. “I didn’t really think anyone would make a big deal out of it.”

Her school Ramay Junior High in Fayetteville, Arkansas, decided the message was inappropriate and made her remove the T-shirt.

“Chloe got a ‘virginity rocks’ T-shirt at Lifefest this past summer. Ramay Jr High teachers made her take it off. What does that promote?” asked Chloe’s mother Bambi Crozier in a Facebook post.

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Chloe told her mother that the school’s vice principal told her that the shirt’s message could distract the classroom environment with the possibility that it “opens up too many doors for conversations”. She was forced to remove the T-shirt and wear a school-issued gym shirt instead.

Mrs Crozier said such a conversation might be beneficial.

“This is part of sex (education) to me. Virginity is where you need to be,” Mrs Crozier said. “It

represents what she believes. I’m very thankful that Chloe has this belief.”

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Mrs Crozier has received a lot of support for her viewpoint and obviously, some hate.

In a post on her Facebook page, Bambi Crozier wrote:

“We’ve been notified that Chloe’s story has been picked up in other states ... so she asks me if this can cause her trouble and why people care. You see, Chloe really doesn’t see an issue with her shirt because she believes the message is positive and right — she’s been raised that way. Standing up for what we believe is very common in our household (especially when the kiddos don’t believe their chore list is fair). I explained the reason people care is because some felt the school’s action violated her religious rights and others felt their action violated her first amendment right to freedom of speech. Chloe’s response: “It’s about a better choice than condoms in school or becoming pregnant in school.” I applaud that and support her totally. Regarding her fear of this attention causing her trouble, I assured her if it does — she simply needs to tell me! Mama bears are fierce to reckon with!

“This experience has been a great opportunity to teach a few important life lessons. First, haters gonna hate! Rise above any negative comments by having confidence in who you are and what you stand for — remaining committed to your core beliefs. Second, being right isn’t always what matters. Being respectful to others with differing opinions is important and respecting leadership direction is important too. Finally, there’s a time and place for everything so picking your battles is important. This T-shirt is not something critical to hang one’s hat upon. She can wear the shirt anywhere she wants — except to Ramay Jr. High School. Listening, understanding, and respecting other’s opinions in life is critical. Listening and evening understanding does not mean you must change your views or even agree. A lesson I learned is that a simple Facebook post by anyone can become national news! They will find you — no matter who you are! (LOL)

“I appreciate all the outpouring of support that Chloe has received. She’s a good kid and I have told her on more than one occasion that she is going to be a powerful woman one day — I just didn’t realize that day would start at such a young age!

“I’ll end with my personal thoughts: Virginity is not a dirty word. Wouldn’t it be great if it weren’t treated as such?”