Four year old Texas boy suspended due to long hair

[Random Argument Man]

The problem in this case is the way of punishing someone who brokes the rule.

I study for a teaching job. We learned one thing about punishing: Any forms of corrections must be educative. Suspension? How does that help? Don't do it!? Why? Because you might disturb someone! Who? Me? The other students? The teacher? The parents? The principal?

How much distractions that long hair gives?

The rule could apply to avoid fights like hats in schools. (Yes, fights can start for any reasons. This happens to be one).

However, I find myself asking "Who does it disturb in class?", "How does long hair offers some sort of distraction?" "If long hair for boys offers distractions, what should we do with girls?" and I could think of many other questions.

 

[Samoftherocks]

This with the textbook fiasco continues to reinforce my opinion that Texas wants out of the Union, and is taking steps to ensuring that happens.

FYI, Custer had long hair and most of the crazy rednecks who are down the confederate cause have long hair, too.

The Lone Star Army wants you!...to cut your hair, hippie...

 

[jasoncyrus]

Welcome to Texas, America, where they want creationism in science class and control freaks in classrooms.

Indeed, thats bible bashin country down there alas.

 

[Audioave10]

I think the bigger issue here is that the kid is only 4 years old. Its a parents decision as how they
handle the school rules.

 

[Flying Dagger]

EDIT: [HEADING=2]When you joined the Escapist, you agreed to the terms and conditions to fallow the rules. [/HEADING]

FALLOW THE G'DAMN ROOLS.

On topic, I'm not a parent but what parent gives their four year old boy long hair?
If it's a lifestyle choice, that's one thing, but long hair on small kids just looks awful.

 

[GrinningManiac]

Good CRAP!

I thought (when I read the title) he was gonna be at LEAST hippyish in length

That's actually a perfectly normal length of hair!

 

[saxist01]

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Okay then

...because his long locks violate the district dress code

So yeah, the suspension is completely and totally just. Its in the dress code, which is made public to everyone who joined

Plus, we're talkin elementary school people. Its not like he's not going to be able to go to college because of this.

You don't "join" a public school, all children not in private school or home school are required to be there. The parents are paying these people in the school, they have every right to try and change the situation and change the rules.

 

[SnipErlite]

Plus, we're talkin elementary school people. Its not like he's not going to be able to go to college because of this.

It's still a pretty weird rule to enforce. Well, when his hair isn't even that long. Still, rules are rules I suppose

Exactly, I'm sick of people calling Texas overly conservative because of this.

Its a freaking school rule. They're there for a reason.

Well Texas has done some pretty damned weird things, it's become an easy target recently.

Some rules are a bit stupid though. Although if they don't like it, they can just leave.

 

[Iron Criterion]

I must protect my fellow long haired people!
Long haired people UNITE!

Fuck yeah! And if we die in battle we shall go to Valhalla!

 

[asinann]

If hes going to a private school, than the parents deserve a slap across the face because all private schools are like that. But if its just a public school, then I don't think they should be allowed to go that then.

Schools in the US are allowed to do set any rules they want as far as dress codes up to and including hair styles. They are allowed to punish in any way they want as long as they aren't sexually abusing or striking the students.

 

[Aiddon_v1legacy]

it is a rule for the school, but I do find the rule itself to be stupid. Makes me remember how I was the only guy in my graduating class who wasn't allergic to hair growth, being the only long-haired guy around.

 

[Chuckles8732]

I think this is relevant

You, sir, win an internet. I also find it interesting how the rule is to "minimize distractions". Seriously? If long hair proved a distraction to elementary school kids, I'd not have got much done back then. >.> IMO it's a pretty stupid rule.

 

[Dragon Zero]

Plus, we're talkin elementary school people. Its not like he's not going to be able to go to college because of this.

It's still a pretty weird rule to enforce. Well, when his hair isn't even that long. Still, rules are rules I suppose

Exactly, I'm sick of people calling Texas overly conservative because of this.

Its a freaking school rule. They're there for a reason.

Thank you!

Seriously, Why does the fact that its in Texas have anything to do with it? Its something done for this particular school/district, not the whole friggen state. Most of the school districts have their own rules. Heck let me tell you an example.

In High School I had a chin beard and I'm not talking some sissy peach fuzz, I had a "Move to Pennsylvania, wear wool clothes and call myself Jedadiah" beard, the kind of beard that made me look like a 40 year old Viking/lumberjack. My school never told me to shave it or trim it. My friends in another school district however had to shave for simple stubble. Dry shave sometimes. I technically lived in Cypress Texas (though still part of Houston, but I won't go into too much detail) while my friends lived in Spring, Texas. We weren't separated by that vast a distance.

Hell, the dress code wasn't that strict, no curse words and clothes that actually covered the body, pretty much it with a few minor variances, if you go around school looking like a drug dealer, you probably were issued a stern warning. Every year at the beginning of the year, one of our first grades was to read the dress code, sign the dress code, and have our parents read and sign it. I agree that it is going a bit overboard, but the rules are made clear.

Okay, I'm sorry I got a little angry but I'm simply sick and tired of people insulting my home. I love where I live and it seems as though I am not welcome because of it. I'm sure its not really like that but as I've stated I'm truly sick and tired of the Texas bashing that sometimes occurs here. I hope you all have a great day.

Damn it, I need an Excedrine!

 

[barguest]

although i agree rules should be followed i also agree with the father when he said about how he wont pin his son down and cut his hair just because a school says so it could cause the child to distance him self maybe there is some sort of middle ground to be found i dunno. Its not even that long any way.

also, long hair is dumb. Seriously guys cut it. I understand you are all "free thinking individuals" or whatever, but i really don't want to stare at your greasy hair all day. Girls hair is not as greasy as guys, so they can continue, but on guys it's just gross. If you're going to keep your hair long, keep it in a ponytail or trimmed.

this is discrimination i have long hair myself and most of my friends do to if you actually told us this we would point something out on you and tell you to change it and to be frank you wouldn't do it so why should we change ourselves just because one person says so.

 

[Poofs]

you do have to follow the dress code
they could however pull the gender card
you shouldnt hold guys at a different lvl than girls

 

[saxist01]

Parents are under no obligation to just "follow along" with the rules of a school district just because! While any school district can come up with its own rules and policies, ANY taxpayer can work to change these rules.

I do feel bad for the kid though, he's being used as a pawn between his parents and the district, and that isn't fair to him. Both the district and the parents are being stubborn to the detriment of this boy.