My daughter is 14, she had her hair colored right before school started. the hair underneath is black, while the rest is burgandy....the school says i have to change it to all one color, because it is a distraction....I say this is unfair...should thye have that right, and how can i Beat them
2006-08-16 04:04:52 · 32 answers · asked by SISSY 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Why is your 14 year old having her hair colored!!! I wasnt even aloud to wear my hair down at that age
2006-08-16 04:08:59 · answer #1 · answered by atm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They should have the right if it is a distraction. I'm all for freedom of expression - to a limit, what if a classmate sitting next to your daughter had a dozen piercings in her face and your daughter missed information on an important assignment while staring at her? Your efforts would be better spent understanding your daughter and giving her the assurance that you can stand above the crowd without having to draw attention to colored hair.
2006-08-16 04:11:34 · answer #2 · answered by hmb9605 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it is a public school then they don't have the right to do so. I would take this up with the school board and state that it is discrimination. In no way is this distraction to other students. Why would it be. If it was a bright color and neon looking then that's a different story. Now if you daughter goes to a private school, then theres nothing you can do.
2006-08-16 04:18:58 · answer #3 · answered by DAVE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called a "dress code" or "personal appearance code", and many schools have them. I went to school in the 60s and 70s and all schools around me had very strict appearance codes. I know some things are different today, but if your daughter attends a private or parochial school, the codes are enforced absolutely.
If this is a public school at issue, obtain a copy of the student handbook, all personal codes should be addressed in it. If the hair color code is listed, I think you would be fighting a losing battle. If it's not listed, I'd certainly allow her to wear her hair as is.
2006-08-16 04:18:02 · answer #4 · answered by artistagent116 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have to say that I agree with the others. A school has dress codes and rules about attire/hair that are in place for a reason. Moreover, they have been put in place by the school board, which is a body elected by the people in your community.
By chosing to send her to that school, you have to follow their rules. If you do not like the rules, send her to a different school.
Also, though, coloring your hair can be really damaging if it is not done right. Don't let her ruin her hair. Don't encourage her to need to look different. Let her build her self esteem based on who she is, not what her hair color is. This could be a great learning experience. Just teach her to love herself the way she is - natural hair and all.
2006-08-16 04:14:38 · answer #5 · answered by Leah 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How is that a distraction? If children are distracted that easily by hair they may need to find a teacher who keeps them interested. Anyway its bad enough they wear uniforms which makes them all look the same, and I hate for my child to look like the rest of the kids. Let these kids express themselves. They shouldn't tell us parents anything but what goes on in the school, and they seem to miss out with that.
2006-08-16 04:11:56 · answer #6 · answered by Miss T 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no they have no right. if it is a public school they should have a rule book that all the state school have to follow. look though it if you can't find a rule that your daughter falls under then she can go right ahead doing what she is doing. if there is a rule for hair color then you have to go up to the head of school broad to fight it. it should be an easy fight b/c they can tell them what to wear but not what they can do to there own body's
2006-08-16 04:14:09 · answer #7 · answered by jonny bravo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd have her hair dyed one color all over, maybe a lighter version of the burgundy that is more "natural," which may be the basis of the "distraction" rule. In general, most schools allow dyed hair on students in "natural" and not "crayon" colors.
2006-08-16 04:11:24 · answer #8 · answered by Gigi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is this a public school? If so, ask the school board for the policy on hair color. I've never heard of an "all one color" rule.
2006-08-16 04:10:46 · answer #9 · answered by Milana P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a lot of places are starting to adapt a dress code, even for work some hairstyles are not permitted. I could understand if their reason is due to a dress code, but if not I would have them prove to me on what grounds is the color a "distraction". But the kids are there to learn and not so much for fashion. So don't blow your top too much
2006-08-16 04:11:35 · answer #10 · answered by donise225 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋