<p>Plainsman, I certainly don’t think it’s “typical across the country” (unfortunately, IMO, since it’s a valuable option to have). My point was simply that it’s not some perverse innovation that’s unique to Oberlin, even though people seem to fixate on us whenever the topic comes up. Maybe it’s because we got a lot of publicity for pioneering all-gender dorms, way back in the day.</p>
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<p>This is the operative statement. Regardless of what parents think, it’s the students’ choice (literally! we vote!) - and FWIW, most students at Oberlin don’t consider it a big deal, and there are safe, comfortable options for those who are worried. If an all-gender bathroom is the most strange or unacceptable choice your kid makes after leaving home, well, you’re in pretty good shape.</p>
<p>(And jeez, I feel like [this</a> has come up a lot recently](<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/oberlin-college/692377-report-oberlin-weekend-visit.html]this”>Report: Oberlin Weekend Visit - Oberlin College - College Confidential Forums). Will it ever die? There are so many things at Oberlin that are more important and more interesting…)</p>