The power of words

[Medusa]

I think we've all probably done it, Ellie, myself included and I'm not pointing a finger at anyone in particular. Actually, I was speaking more of this boy and how his parents abdicated their authority and gave the school carte blanche to "do as they see fit" w/him in regards to his hairstyle. Those words left the field wide open, as I see it, and now they're complaining that the school had no right to cut his hair but w/their words they gave them permission. However, point taken regarding posts on Pet Talk and other forums as well.

[aTailOf2Kitties]

I can't believe anyone would have an issue with a fauxhawk, and especially with a flat-top. Don't most little boys have a buzz-cut at some point?

[pomtzu]

Oops - missed your point Mary, You're right of course - the father missed the boat on that one and should have thought that one out before speaking. I can't imagine a parent taking that kind of attitude tho, when it comes to their kids. I'm sure he was fed up with the school, but come on.....

[Medusa]

It's a matter of control, wanting him to conform to their standards. I mean, can you imagine having your son come home from school w/his head shaved and he tells you that the school did it??? My (then) husband got my son a buzz cut when he was just 2 years old w/out consulting me and when I saw it, I cried. He looked adorable but he'd had such beautiful curls and that wasn't the point. My husband should've asked for my opinion before he did it. So if the school ever did anything like this to my son, well, my reaction wouldn't have been pleasant, I can assure you.

When my son was in grade school, he had a teacher who often smacked him across the knuckles because she didn't like the way he held his pen. I asked her "Can you read his writing? Apparently you can because he's gotten all A's in penmanship. DO NOT physically discipline my son again. If you have a problem w/him, consult w/me." His kindergarten teacher tried to get him to do an art project over because he painted a house purple because, according to her, houses aren't purple. I said "Maybe your house isn't purple but ours is". She said "On the outside?" I said "No, on the inside but he didn't know how to paint the inside of the drawing. Besides, is that the point? Art is subjective. He should be able to express himself w/abandon in art class". On the whole, he had some pretty good teachers throughout his education and this certainly isn't meant as an indictment of teachers. My lifelong friend is a teacher and I'm aware of the heavy responsibility that they shoulder. But they need to know their place and not cross that line of taking over the responsibility of parenting our kids.

[pomtzu]

The schools doing parenting rates right up there in my book with the government doing the same by dictating to us with court orders, what medical treatment our children must receive.

[Medusa]

The schools doing parenting rates right up there in my book with the government doing the same by dictating to us with court orders, what medical treatment our children must receive.

Bulls eye!

[RICHARD]

Whoa!

I went to Catholic school for years and there was no messing around there.

White shirt, neck tie, school patch, blue pants and black SHOES.

NO wonder the made you have P.E. once a week, ever play tag in wingtips?

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I have to toss this out beacause we knee jerk some opinions when the media reports a story, then you read or hear of it in a slightly different way?

An editor can and will omit a passage, word or paragraph to make it fit the column inches and their point of view.

Here's my take?

1. What are the rules of the district/school?
2. Was it an outrageous cut?




A 'good' haircut is about 15-20 dollars-more if you add the extras.
3. Could the family afford another?
4. I imagine that some moron that had the kid in the class had a fit and decided to play the hair card on this kid? The reason? Ask them.
5. I got my arse PUMMELED in elementary because the nuns were sado-masochists. NO wonder the RC Church is looking for more priests, you work with a gal that is celebate, plays mom to a bunch of kids that aren't her's and has to dress like Sister Bertrill, 365 days a year.

The school system has evolved into a publicly funded day care system and god and heaven forbid a kid is mistreated by a teach.

Kids get into trouble at school because the effing parents don't 'fix' the problem at home. "I can't fix it here, I pay taxes, maybe THEY can do something about this little beesturd's behavior".

Hair will grow back, it's not like the kid was scarred for life.

Me, I would have shaved the kid's head myself or pulled him out of school.

I have clippers and my kid is going to school to get an education, no matter what!