should a student be punished for not having the right color shoes
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In a situation like this, I believe the reason for this disobedience must first be disclosed. The child should be taken aside and asked why he or she isn't obeying the rules. There could be a logical explanation that has nothing to do with the child. If the child is just rebellious and refuses to conform, I would try to find out why a problem with rules exists. Sometimes a caring discussion can accomplish miracles. If this doesn't work, I would contact the parents and discuss the matter with them; however, if all else fails, after school homework detention would suffice.
We could use a little more information! If the child is wearing the wrong color shoes because money is tight and they are wearing what they own the family resource center at the school may be able to help. Otherwise, if the school uniform requires a certian color, why even ask? I work in a school, and have kids of my own, I notice kids these days challenge and question everything- as a kid we followed the rules like it or not just because that's what you're supposed to do!
Is your son new to the school? Or was it the first day of school and he forgot the dress rules? We find that in the first week of school particularly that students need to be reminded of what the dress code and that first week we do a lot of reminding. I'd find that a better approach the automatic 'punishment' unless they believed your son to be deliberately flaunting the dress code.
If this is a personal question, no, a student shouldn't be punished. The student should be taught how to dress.
If this question is directed at those whose children attend a school that requires a dress code, then yes, otherwise there would not be a dress code.
If this question is directed at those whose children attend a school that requires a dress code, then yes, otherwise there would not be a dress code.
Anon,
Dress codes and uniform codes are created for uniformity. If this is a private school, and you've chosen to go there, your only option may be to abide by the rule. If this is a public school that recently went to uniforms, you might want to talk to other parents and administrators. If enough parents feel as you do, you might get them to lessen the requirements. However, many parents embrace uniforms and dress codes, so you might be faced with living up to the code or choosing a different school.
Good luck, and let us know what happens.
Dress codes and uniform codes are created for uniformity. If this is a private school, and you've chosen to go there, your only option may be to abide by the rule. If this is a public school that recently went to uniforms, you might want to talk to other parents and administrators. If enough parents feel as you do, you might get them to lessen the requirements. However, many parents embrace uniforms and dress codes, so you might be faced with living up to the code or choosing a different school.
Good luck, and let us know what happens.
It sounds ridiculous. But rules are rules!
I agree that if it's part of a uniform policy and the school is being consistent, then yes. I went to a school that had a strict uniform policy- skirts had to be a certain length, only blue or white socks, only saddle shoes, blue topsiders, white button down shirt or white turtle neck, no short sleeves. If you were out of uniform you got sent home and penalized for missing classes. Needless to say, the punishment outweighed the crime so much that we never went to school out of uniform.
Is this a clear and consistent rule - as part of a uniform policy? One of the things I don't like about these posts is that people post questions without providing any information as to what actually happened. Should someone be punished for breaking the rules - of course, as long as the rules are enforced consistently - if some get away with it and others don't, I would be the first to find out why.
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