4 year old suspended from school

For having a ponytail. Article here. I think that is a little crazy to suspend a 4 year old because he doesn't want his hair cut. What do you think about this? What would you do if it was your 4 year old son that got suspended?

You're never too young to learn that breaking the rules has consequences.

Failure for not mentioning if this was private. If it was public, I'd sue the hell out of them, if this was private, well then this is more proof that private schools are bull****.

Well he should have gotten his hair cut if it was clearly listed in the dress code.Nerd_Man

Yea, if it was in the dress code then yes he really has no choice but, for that to be in the dress code I think is a little silly. His hair isn't hurting anyone.

if this was private, well then this is more proof that private schools are bull****.

Nintendevil

[QUOTE="Nintendevil"]if this was private, well then this is more proof that private schools are bull****.

aransom

It's not the standards that are the problem, it's the way private schools present themselves as the better alternative to public when they've got terrible guidelines with no benefit in contrast.

I think it's stupid. School is for education and not for fashion. These new stupid rules is starting to make schools become a fashion school.

They need to start focusing on teaching these kids and not focusing on other things like hair and what they wear and make dumb excuses. lol they say they are distracting :roll: then what is not distracting? Having your hair at a certain length is distracting to me because of its stupidness. I also find it distracting when the teachers are too old ugh those wrinkles bug me.

You're never too young to learn that breaking the rules has consequences.

aransom

The education situation in America is a serious problem. EMOEVOLUTION

While harsh, it's best to learn early. In the work place, you represent your company. If the company has a dress code, you should follow it. It keeps the company's image up. You don't want your police officers to be dressed in a uniform that's unprofessional or look like a slob. If an officer were to dress like that, the public's perception on the police officer may reflect their own opinions on the rest of police officers and how they behave. the_foreign_guy

While harsh, it's best to learn early. In the work place, you represent your company. If the company has a dress code, you should follow it. It keeps the company's image up. You don't want your police officers to be dressed in a uniform that's unprofessional or look like a slob. If an officer were to dress like that, the public's perception on the police officer may reflect their own opinions on the rest of police officers and how they behave. the_foreign_guy

I see where you are coming from about dress codes but, he is 4 years old and at that age it shouldn't matter because he's still a child and probably don't even understand the reason behind being suspended for having the ponytail.

I see where you are coming from about dress codes but, he is 4 years old and at that age it shouldn't matter because he's still a child and probably don't even understand the reason behind being suspended for having the ponytail.

DeadApeBladder

Plain stupid. I'm proud of his mom to be honest.tsduv21

[QUOTE="DeadApeBladder"]I see where you are coming from about dress codes but, he is 4 years old and at that age it shouldn't matter because he's still a child and probably don't even understand the reason behind being suspended for having the ponytail.

the_foreign_guy

I agree with you. Some schools are just out of hand with some of these ridiculous rules.

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[QUOTE="DeadApeBladder"]I see where you are coming from about dress codes but, he is 4 years old and at that age it shouldn't matter because he's still a child and probably don't even understand the reason behind being suspended for having the ponytail.

DeadApeBladder

I agree with you. Some schools are just out of hand with some of these ridiculous rules.

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[QUOTE="the_foreign_guy"] I do admit it's really harsh and the punishment would have been better if he was older. The world is full of double standards though. Age shouldn't matter, except for some things. Males can't do some things females do, females can't do some things males do, but males and females are both equal. It's a weird world.

Jaks_Secret

I agree with you. Some schools are just out of hand with some of these ridiculous rules.

Wow, he's 4 years old and not hurting anyone by having long hair. I can understand if he was older and maybe understood completely the whole reason he was being suspended but not a 4 year old.

Wow, he's 4 years old and not hurting anyone by having long hair. I can understand if he was older and maybe understood completely the whole reason he was being suspended but not a 4 year old.DeadApeBladder

That's pretty terrible. But then again, board members of private schools are pretentious old farts.

[QUOTE="DeadApeBladder"]Wow, he's 4 years old and not hurting anyone by having long hair. I can understand if he was older and maybe understood completely the whole reason he was being suspended but not a 4 year old.Jaks_Secret

And all I am saying is that the rule is ridiculous especially to suspend a 4 year old. I did say in an earlier post that if, it was in school policy he would have no choice but to cut it if he wants to attend school. I am just saying I don't see the big deal with a boy having longer hair than his male classmates. I'm not trying to argue just stating my opinion.

just another story proving that zero tolerance policies actually encourage teachers to stop using logic and reason when dealing with issues (or in this case non issues).

I'm just glad my old high school hasn't gotten as bad as that. My brother told me yesterday about a fight that happened there and one kid literally jumped in and grabbed a couple of kids and threw them out of the fight. It turned out however that the zero tolerance policies in my state say that if anyone does anything more than a "hug" (full nelson? I'm not sure) they are technically an aggressor. However instead of suspending the kid (which by law he should have been) the principle thanked him and said he should get back to class.

And all I am saying is that the rule is ridiculous especially to suspend a 4 year old. I did say in an earlier post that if, it was in school policy he would have no choice but to cut it if he wants to attend school. I am just saying I don't see the big deal with a boy having longer hair than his male classmates. I'm not trying to argue just stating my opinion.DeadApeBladder

I don't think it was because of the pony tail. The finger painting she made was not made to the school specifications and therefor lead to her expulsion. That is insane and the school... burned down to the ground by THE PONY TAIL ARSONIST...........I'm kidding, sue the heck out of them!

What's wrong with guys having long hair? I would sue them and send my kid to a different school.

Failure for not mentioning if this was private. If it was public, I'd sue the hell out of them, if this was private, well then this is more proof that private schools are bull****.

Nintendevil

One instance makes private schools bull****? Private schools perform more adequately than public schools. It's the dress code that can be a problem. And it's not like public schools don't have the same rules. In fact, a kid at my school was suspended because he made something in art that looked like a pipe even though it was something entirely different. There are also rules regulating dress and even bringing in something that looks like a gun can result in dire consequences.

If you ask me, it's not because of public or private schools but rather because people make stupid rules to make the other people "safe" but the majority of other people are paranoid and stupid. even though it's just making things worse.

i hate this stuff i cant work at some places cause of my hair length if i wanted i think this sexism and is the same thing as if saying someone cant go to a school cause their gay plus i love my medium long hair and so do the ladies ;P

[QUOTE="DeadApeBladder"]I see where you are coming from about dress codes but, he is 4 years old and at that age it shouldn't matter because he's still a child and probably don't even understand the reason behind being suspended for having the ponytail.

the_foreign_guy

What is an "independent school district"? Is it public or private? A public school district wouldn't have the authority to do this I don't think. A private school is different however.GeForce2187

Well, ponytails are gross so...

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[QUOTE="DeadApeBladder"]I see where you are coming from about dress codes but, he is 4 years old and at that age it shouldn't matter because he's still a child and probably don't even understand the reason behind being suspended for having the ponytail.