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Should he be allowed to go to school with this hairstyle?
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/// I would feel ridiculous without it, it makes me an individual. All my mates like it and some want it too.' ///
Yes a ridiculous individual it would seem.
/// I would feel ridiculous without it, it makes me an individual. All my mates like it and some want it too.' ///
Yes a ridiculous individual it would seem.
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"Kromovaracun, I don't feel that I need to "justify" my comments to you. they are only my views, and not something laid down in law."
It's not about justifying them to me personally - I just happen to think that if we believe something, there ought to be a reason for it. That's why we debate things.
Dress codes vary amongst sixth forms but I think most of them (or the ones that aren't part of schools anyway) just have a regulation which says 'not obscene'. At my sixth form there were all kinds of fashions - and plenty of mohawks, too. Ditto for university. Did it stifle learning? Was it harmful to anyone's development as a person? Did it infringe on the understanding that it wasn't appropriate for the jobs market? No.
I'm 21, gay, and hate children so don't want/have any. But I did have the unenviable experience of being different/unusual at school - and I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.
It's not about justifying them to me personally - I just happen to think that if we believe something, there ought to be a reason for it. That's why we debate things.
Dress codes vary amongst sixth forms but I think most of them (or the ones that aren't part of schools anyway) just have a regulation which says 'not obscene'. At my sixth form there were all kinds of fashions - and plenty of mohawks, too. Ditto for university. Did it stifle learning? Was it harmful to anyone's development as a person? Did it infringe on the understanding that it wasn't appropriate for the jobs market? No.
I'm 21, gay, and hate children so don't want/have any. But I did have the unenviable experience of being different/unusual at school - and I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.
the 6th form in our school has a dress code, "ready for an interview". boys have to wear shirt and tie, and girls have to dress appropriately.
my daughter was once sent home for wearing "beachwear", lol.. it wasn't, but obviously wasn't up to their standards.
their school, their rules. it's all about respect.
my daughter was once sent home for wearing "beachwear", lol.. it wasn't, but obviously wasn't up to their standards.
their school, their rules. it's all about respect.
He looks a total d!ckhead.
Part of the justification for a strict uniform policy is so that poor kids, who can't afford designer labels, still fit in with the more wealthy kids.
If he demands the right to express his "individuality" with his hair, then what's to stop the rich kids demanding to express their "individuality" by wearing designer clothes?
If you don't like the uniform policy ... apply to a different school.
And you can bet your life that the "butter wouldn't melt" face that he put on for that photo is NOT the one he has in the playground, when he's the well 'ard kid with the tough mohawk.
Part of the justification for a strict uniform policy is so that poor kids, who can't afford designer labels, still fit in with the more wealthy kids.
If he demands the right to express his "individuality" with his hair, then what's to stop the rich kids demanding to express their "individuality" by wearing designer clothes?
If you don't like the uniform policy ... apply to a different school.
And you can bet your life that the "butter wouldn't melt" face that he put on for that photo is NOT the one he has in the playground, when he's the well 'ard kid with the tough mohawk.
Another reason for wearing a uniform in school is to stop some children dresseing in the latest style and others being dressed from Poundland. Is it such a terrible thing that children conform for a few years of their lives ? If the school rules state a neat hair style so be it. The parents asked if the hair style was OK, they had a pretty good idea if they had to ask. They obviously think it's more important then his education.
I haven't read any other answers so, without seeing what anybody has said, I would say his hair is neat and clean and so is he, so I see no problems whatsoever. There is nothing at all outrageous about it, bless his heart. Ridiculous individual, certainly not!! A young lad doing what young lads do, growing up and wanting to be an individual.
"If he demands the right to express his "individuality" with his hair, then what's to stop the rich kids demanding to express their "individuality" by wearing designer clothes? "
Nothing. But if I might be permitted to use the argument so often put forward by supporters of uniforms - "that's what life is like after school". If we have a problem with that happening, then it's an issue in our society itself that we need to address. We could, for instance, just make an effort to teach children that designer labels and such don't matter.
Nothing. But if I might be permitted to use the argument so often put forward by supporters of uniforms - "that's what life is like after school". If we have a problem with that happening, then it's an issue in our society itself that we need to address. We could, for instance, just make an effort to teach children that designer labels and such don't matter.
my kids go to a school with high standards, I didn't. I was a part time rebel :o)
rules are there, in this instance, to create a good image for the school. I'm sure there is something out there to say if they're dressed appropriately, they're more likely to get on better in the classroom. but I can't provide any evidence.
all kids need boundaries. and that's it.
rules are there, in this instance, to create a good image for the school. I'm sure there is something out there to say if they're dressed appropriately, they're more likely to get on better in the classroom. but I can't provide any evidence.
all kids need boundaries. and that's it.
<<I`m just questioning why those rules are there>>
I do understand what you are saying. I learned more in two years at college out of school uniform than I did in six years at school. The school was cr@p though. Uniform, says "I am part of this establishment, I represent this establishment and this establishment represents me" It enables someone to concentrate on the job in hand without the distraction of appearance. When you put on a uniform you become someone else (well, I do anyway). You become the pupil/employee rather than the individual you were this morning or whenever. There are plenty of other, more productive ways to establish your identity.
I do understand what you are saying. I learned more in two years at college out of school uniform than I did in six years at school. The school was cr@p though. Uniform, says "I am part of this establishment, I represent this establishment and this establishment represents me" It enables someone to concentrate on the job in hand without the distraction of appearance. When you put on a uniform you become someone else (well, I do anyway). You become the pupil/employee rather than the individual you were this morning or whenever. There are plenty of other, more productive ways to establish your identity.
"rules are there, in this instance, to create a good image for the school."
But why should the school come before the pupils? That argument goes right back to Victorian education debates and obsessions about instilling 'school pride' - personally, I think it's very outdated.
"I'm sure there is something out there to say if they're dressed appropriately, they're more likely to get on better in the classroom. but I can't provide any evidence"
Given the widespread non-uniform policies on the continent, I'm afraid I'd disagree. Personally, I think the question of evidence is an extremely important one - if there's no evidence that uniforms -actually- benefit learning and happiness, then we should be thinking very carefully about our support for them.
But why should the school come before the pupils? That argument goes right back to Victorian education debates and obsessions about instilling 'school pride' - personally, I think it's very outdated.
"I'm sure there is something out there to say if they're dressed appropriately, they're more likely to get on better in the classroom. but I can't provide any evidence"
Given the widespread non-uniform policies on the continent, I'm afraid I'd disagree. Personally, I think the question of evidence is an extremely important one - if there's no evidence that uniforms -actually- benefit learning and happiness, then we should be thinking very carefully about our support for them.
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