I'm old school on this but then I work in the Catholic school system and we have rules for the kids from the length of their shorts to the width of their straps on their tops“It’s about approaching the line, but not crossing it, which is a struggle. It’s an art school, so we’re always pushing the lines.”
MacKinnon said the school has a purposely vague dress code, but some students have suggested codifying what is and isn’t appropriate.
As for the crop tops, students and officials couldn’t come to an agreement during the meeting.
Halket remained defiant Tuesday, bristling at the principal’s suggestion students should be more professional.
“He said ‘this is a professional environment,’ so I said, ‘yes, but the word professional comes from profession, meaning job, and this is your job, so I understand if you have to be professional, but I have to go to school and I’m going to wear whatever makes me comfortable.”‘
I'm old school on this but then I work in the Catholic school system and we have rules for the kids from the length of their shorts to the width of their straps on their tops
it's not pub night
That's why talking about it's a good thing. Teens are supposed to be learning how to be functional adults in society. You can't learn that if you're subject to inflexible rules imposed by older folks with their own biases and prejudices. Can't think of a worse way to teach teens than to hit them with a rigid dichotomy of absolute obedience to any rule, no matter how arbitrary or foolish, during the school day followed by do as you please in the evening and on weekends.I'm old school on this but then I work in the Catholic school system and we have rules for the kids from the length of their shorts to the width of their straps on their tops
it's not pub night
agreed, if there is going to be a dress code at school it needs to be clear, and concise and it needs to be a known...and reminders need to be communicated, it can't be arbitrary or at the whim of a teacherThat's why talking about it's a good thing. Teens are supposed to be learning how to be functional adults in society. You can't learn that if you're subject to inflexible rules imposed by older folks with their own biases and prejudices. Can't think of a worse way to teach teens than to hit them with a rigid dichotomy of absolute obedience to any rule, no matter how arbitrary or foolish, during the school day followed by do as you please in the evening and on weekends.
yup fashions do change all of the timeFashions change all the time. I often think back to 1964 when my brother and his friend got expelled from school (during the Beatle rage) for sporting the Beatle hairstyle. Bet no one at that time had the slightest inkling about fads that would follow! If nothing is said the girl will likely go back to conventional attire within a week!
Why?
And it needs to be discussed. If you don't give teens some input into the process, then any set of rules you come up with is arbitrary, however clearly you state them.agreed, if there is going to be a dress code at school it needs to be clear, and concise and it needs to be a known...and reminders need to be communicated, it can't be arbitrary or at the whim of a teacher
I'd like to think most teens would agree. Maybe discussing it would be a good way to get buy-in.on the other hand I don't think azz hugging shorts that are cut right up to their crotch or spaghetti strapped tops with v-necks and major cleavage need to be worn to school, no muscle shirts etc.
Not sure how that's desirable in a society that prides itself on individuality and individual achievement.Brings uniformity in the students, and it teaches students to dress smartly and take pride in their appearance.
Also makes sure that creativity and good taste don't have a chance.Uniforms create equality among students, so students are judged by what they do and say and not by what they wear and how much money they have.
Not sure how that's desirable in a society that prides itself on individuality and individual achievement.
OK, I bet you thought that was an argument.Students are in school to learn, not express individuality.
Currently in Canada we have public school, private school and Catholic school..
As far as I know the private and Catholic schools require uniforms to be worn..
Be kinda funny to watch you squeal if a school chose dashikis and hijab as the mandatory uniform.