Why is having facial hair restricted?

Question

Hi
I hate to shave my facial hair
But I'm a high school student in a Christian school
Our dress code requires clean shaved faces
I'm a Christian
I believe God made facial hair for men
I think every men has their freedom to have facial hair
Just like having hair on any other body parts
But why is having facial hair restricted in a lot of private high schools and considered informal?
Maybe it's unclean sometimes but is our hair always clean and looks perfect?
I just don't know why I don't have the freedom to have facial hair
And is it possible to remove this dress code with righteousness?
Thanx

Answer 1

I think you have a good point. What makes facial hair different from hair on top of your head? We had that rule at my school too. I don't grow much facial hair, but for someone who does I think that's a pretty personal decision, not part of a dress code.

Answer 2

That has nothing to do with a Christian school. I went to public high school and they had facial hair restrictions as well; most high schools and even many professional jobs do. Clean shaven is considered well groomed much like having a hair above the collar and no sideburns. It is just considered professional. I agree though that facial hair has no bearing on productivity. Its just a way of them being in control I guess. Nothing you can do about it except conform.

Answer 3

To make you appear younger.

But interestingly, it's not normally restricted as far as girls are concerned. See if you can identfiy a girl who doesn't remove her facial hair and make due enquiry of the school as to why she's allowed to wear a moustache.

Answer 4

I dunno some people are just obsessed with personal appearances