Dance at school has "dress code"

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This is a 5th thru 8th grade school.

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This right here makes me wonder....what's so wrong with such a dress code? They're KIDS...children for God's sake, they don't need to be and shouldn't be dressing like thugs, gigolos or hussies in the first place.

I'll probably get slammed for my point of view because it is rather conservative (and no, I haven't read the whole thread so I don't know what the general conscience is) but, IMO, prepubescent children shouldn't be dressing like Brittany Spears or gang bangers in the first place. A child isn't "sexy" and shouldn't be viewed....or allowed to dress....like they are.

So, basically, I don't see one single thing wrong with that "dress code". If no one shows up to the dance then it just goes to show how degraded our society has become and how, IMO, irresponsible parents are in letting their babies dress like $l**s.

Just my $.02

P. S.
I'm not saying that you allow your kids to dress that way but a lot of parents do, and I understand the limited income/budget thing 100%.

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Originally Posted by Shadowspider

This right here makes me wonder....what's so wrong with such a dress code? They're KIDS...children for God's sake, they don't need to be and shouldn't be dressing like thugs, gigolos or hussies in the first place.

I'll probably get slammed for my point of view because it is rather conservative (and no, I haven't read the whole thread so I don't know what the general conscience is) but, IMO, prepubescent children shouldn't be dressing like Brittany Spears or gang bangers in the first place. A child isn't "sexy" and shouldn't be viewed....or allowed to dress....like they are.

So, basically, I don't see one single thing wrong with that "dress code". If no one shows up to the dance then it just goes to show how degraded our society has become and how, IMO, irresponsible parents are in letting their babies dress like $l**s.

Just my $.02

P. S.
I'm not saying that you allow your kids to dress that way but a lot of parents do, and I understand the limited income/budget thing 100%.

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First off i did not post this thread for slamming anyone.Now onto the reasons why the KIDS are not wanting to attend this dance.Would you go to a dance where some of your freinds were unable to attend because they do not have the "special" dress code acceptable clothes? Some of the people in our community are having a VERY hard time right now paying the bills let alone spend money on some "special" clothes.Sorry to say this but not everyone has a suit or Sunday clothes as everyone else does.What is wrong with wearing NICE clean proper fitting clothes? I ask if we could let this thread die down or have a lock placed on it before it turns into one of those unneeded threads.Now can everyone please be NICE to one another?

I'm sorry I upset you, it was not my intention to do so, the furthest thing from my mind actually.
I *do* understand where you're coming from. If my kids attended public school they would most likely not have specific attire for the occasion either with our budget.
Perhaps your initial post was a bit vague or the principal was too vague...or both?
I read it as, the children need to be dressed respectable, and *examples* given as to what "respectable" might be, IE, dockers, etc.
I did not read the OP as, these are the *only* clothing that can be worn.

Dress pants, blouse, skirt, etc. can take on many meanings for people. I think that the principal needs to explain herself better unless she wants a school full of ticked off parents to contend with.

Now, if the school is not enforcing such rules during regular school hours and they want to do so during a dance...then the principal needs to have the dumb stick removed from her rump.

Again, just my thoughts and not meant to anger anyone. :D

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Originally Posted by Shadowspider

I'm sorry I upset you, it was not my intention to do so, the furthest thing from my mind actually.
I *do* understand where you're coming from. If my kids attended public school they would most likely not have specific attire for the occasion either with our budget.
Perhaps your initial post was a bit vague or the principal was too vague...or both?
I read it as, the children need to be dressed respectable, and *examples* given as to what "respectable" might be, IE, dockers, etc.
I did not read the OP as, these are the *only* clothing that can be worn.

Dress pants, blouse, skirt, etc. can take on many meanings for people. I think that the principal needs to explain herself better unless she wants a school full of ticked off parents to contend with.

Now, if the school is not enforcing such rules during regular school hours and they want to do so during a dance...then the principal needs to have the dumb stick removed from her rump.

Again, just my thoughts and not meant to anger anyone. :D

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Nope not upsetting me at all :) .You are correct on noting that the rules for respectable clothes are not being enforced during normal school hours.You also have the same concept on the principle as the kids do.This principle was brought in to clean up the problems in the school,she has done nothing to date.Sorry i quoted you and then in the same post wrote that i wanted no one being slammed and having a lock placed here.Its all in being nice to one another in my opinion :) .

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Originally Posted by Shadowspider

This right here makes me wonder....what's so wrong with such a dress code? They're KIDS...children for God's sake, they don't need to be and shouldn't be dressing like thugs, gigolos or hussies in the first place.

I'll probably get slammed for my point of view because it is rather conservative (and no, I haven't read the whole thread so I don't know what the general conscience is) but, IMO, prepubescent children shouldn't be dressing like Brittany Spears or gang bangers in the first place. A child isn't "sexy" and shouldn't be viewed....or allowed to dress....like they are.

So, basically, I don't see one single thing wrong with that "dress code". If no one shows up to the dance then it just goes to show how degraded our society has become and how, IMO, irresponsible parents are in letting their babies dress like $l**s.



Just my $.02

P. S.
I'm not saying that you allow your kids to dress that way but a lot of parents do, and I understand the limited income/budget thing 100%.

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What Joe stated. We don't condone dressing like thugs or hookers. But if the clothes are clean and well fitting then it should be ok.

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Originally Posted by Blu Mongoose

My friends daughter is going to such a school. Her problem is they spent a lot of money on a strapless gown and were not informed of the "no strapless dresses" till 1 week before the dance. Now they have to scramble to get another dress. Besides the point they spent time hunting for this dress and the price they paid for it. Schools need to get ALL rules up front beforehand. She is hoping she will be able to return the first dress.

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She can wear a "nice" t-shirt under the strapless dress. OR get a Half Coat to wear over it. There are many ways to make a strapless dress "Kosher".

My daughter goes to a school where no part of the leg can show (absolutely NO Pants), and the arm must be covered past the elbow. Jewish/Religious.

It is a real pain now because she is 12yo and all of her friends are having their BAS MITZVAHS. She has to wear formal dresses to these occasions. We now have 4 outfits that she chooses from. She "doesn't want to be seen wearing the same old thing every time!"

It is a real problem, but it will be over in another year as all her friends get older....