Son was informed in order to play baseball he would have to cut his hair, I say BS! Girls play sports and aren't forced to either quit or get their haircut. No one I talked to today will give me one good reason as to why he would have to cut his hair. I smell discrimination! HELP!
2006-08-11 15:57:47 · 10 answers · asked by giggling.willow 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
there is no rule stated in the handbook.
the "coach" can override anything he chooses. so why have a handbook?
you can not make a person cut their hair just in order to play baseball.
2006-08-11 16:02:07 · update #1
yes, it is public school.
2006-08-11 16:02:32 · update #2
there is nothing wrong with allowing your children to be different....he decided to grow his hair out, but that is not a good enough reason to say you can't play sports.
money? do i smell money? no. I do not need any money dear, we own our own business and do quite well.
You cannot force a good kid to cut his hair off. It states nothing in the handbook.
Girls again, play sports and don't have to cut their hair.
2006-08-11 16:10:52 · update #3
chyna...you don't win money dear in a situation like this, you win the chance to play ball. i will be OUT money.
2006-08-11 16:14:01 · update #4
i talked to coach a, who talked to the princable. coach a called back and said it was up to the head coach. i called the head coach and he could give me no reason why other than he had to get it cut. he then stated i needed to call the princable. so far i've gotten no good reason and a run around.
2006-08-11 16:22:21 · update #5
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marching up to school tomorrow to speak with the principal about this, regardless if corey decideds to play or backdown....
2006-08-13 17:40:10 · update #6
Most likely, as long as son's hair is within school policy and assuming the school policy is not so restrictive as to be unconstitutional itself, the requirement you are complaining about is possibly a violation your child's freedom of expression and your right as a parent to make decisions (including grooming decisions) for your child. I don't know what the principal is thinking unless he or she is afraid of the coach. What is a child to do if the baseball coach demands haircuts, but the literature teacher insists that all hair be shoulder length? Maybe the band teacher wants everybody in the trumpet section to have a mustache. If I had to take a guess, I'd say your principal is a gutless weasel who's afraid to confront the coach. But I'm just guessing.
But what are you going do about it? If you want to spend thousands of dollars fighting about the hair issue, file a section 1983 action alleging civil rights violations, enjoin enforcement of the requirement while the case is pending, and fight until you go broke.
Otherwise, (1) teach your son that life is not fair and sometimes principles are compromised and get a haircut; or (2) teach your son that life is not fair and sometimes we must suffer and sacrifice for the sake of our principles and enroll your son in an another activity.
My choice would be number 2. I would tell the coach to go to hell. I wouldn't want to play for some petty neo-nazi who's got nothing better to do than dictate hair style to children and I wouldn't let my kid do it either. I would tell the school principal and I would tell the school board. I would not expect either to do anything about it. But they would also know they should not expect anything from me in the future either.
2006-08-11 18:12:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Going by the info you gave us, I would say yes. Did you talk to the coach? What was his reason? If he gave a reason like "We had problems last year with the other teams kids hurting our kids by pulling their hair", you could offer to sign some type of a waiver that releases the school from any liability if your son would get hurt while playing ball due to his long hair. But, make sure the waiver only refers to injuries due to his long hair! Or, if you have a child's school advocate in your county (ours works for the local Mental Health Association), you could contact them and see if they could give you any advise.
I don't abdicate for suing people, as it is over done in the US. BUT, you could contact a lawyer (1st consults are usually free) and pick their brain on what the law is about this issue. Just make sure the lawyer is well versed on public school law or you will be waisting your time.
Well, hope that helps. Good Luck. It is no fun taking on the public school system. Remember, the squeaky wheel always gets the grease!
2006-08-11 16:17:30 · answer #2 · answered by Camping Chick 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-24 21:04:42 · answer #3 · answered by freije 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh Pleeeeeesssse! I am sure you also smell money. Why should we follow any rules? Why don't we just let people do anything they want, anytime they want. Why shouldn't we let 5 year olds drive cars, isn't that discrimination too? That is just not how the world works lady, so your son might as well learn that now. Stop babying him, and defending him, and teach him that sometimes, if we want to be a part of something we have to compromise.
2006-08-11 16:08:13 · answer #4 · answered by chynna30_2000 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
not right I agree but if you fight it what will happen will he get to play or just run a lot of laps and that in practice? That kind of crap should be stopped. Set up a meeting with the superintendant of schools.If that doesn't work go to city gov. then state then congress.GOOD LUCK!!!!!
2006-08-11 16:11:39 · answer #5 · answered by paulbaby 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They're preparing him to play under George Steinbrenner.
2006-08-11 16:03:42 · answer #6 · answered by Martin523 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Schools have rules for a reason.
2006-08-11 16:00:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree with you. Professional players have long hair.
What was the reason?
2006-08-11 16:00:57 · answer #8 · answered by cheeky chic 379 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
is it a public school
2006-08-11 15:59:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
check with the board of .ed. there. on this matter. my opion?
2006-08-11 16:04:44 · answer #10 · answered by the_silverfoxx 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋