hoverfly Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Virginia school district ponders banning cross-gender dress Hello, my name is Hoverfly. I’m a high heel addict…. Weeeeeeeeeee! 👠1998 to 2022! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StockingTop Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Virginia school district ponders banning cross-gender dress Not easy being a teenager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikekicks Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 Cool! What? My response isnt what people expected? Lemme explain.. Make ALL the ' girls ' INCLUDING the Female Staff put into a set of parameters that encompasses Skirts, Shoes ( no sneakers of any kind ), Blouses and a required pair of tights/hose/socks. Absolutely NO trousers of ANY kind! Make ALL the ' boys ' including the Male Staff members wear Shoes, Socks, Trousers ( no shorts at all ), Collared shirts and a tie. Have those proposing this ' rule ' all adhere to the SAME rule as the one thats being made by them. Lead by example! ALSO : Ditch ALL cosmetics/makeup, this includes the Adult Staff! Only allowable ' jewelry ' is a wedding band. See how well this ' rule ' holds or is supported when brought into a real perspective. Have it for ALL or have it for NONE. I dont think those ' making the rules ' would like to be held accountable to their own deeds anymore. REPEATEDLY ARGUMENTATIVE, INSULTING AND RUDE. BANNED FOR LIFE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wood&metal Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 If you want to make something really cool and popular?.... BAN IT!... Never frown because you never know who is falling in love with your smile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maninheels Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I second that! I am sure that would cause some re-consideration of this ridiculous proposal... Cool! What? My response isnt what people expected? Lemme explain.. Make ALL the ' girls ' INCLUDING the Female Staff put into a set of parameters that encompasses Skirts, Shoes ( no sneakers of any kind ), Blouses and a required pair of tights/hose/socks. Absolutely NO trousers of ANY kind! Make ALL the ' boys ' including the Male Staff members wear Shoes, Socks, Trousers ( no shorts at all ), Collared shirts and a tie. Have those proposing this ' rule ' all adhere to the SAME rule as the one thats being made by them. Lead by example! ALSO : Ditch ALL cosmetics/makeup, this includes the Adult Staff! Only allowable ' jewelry ' is a wedding band. See how well this ' rule ' holds or is supported when brought into a real perspective. Have it for ALL or have it for NONE. I dont think those ' making the rules ' would like to be held accountable to their own deeds anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roniheels Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I guess it just amazes me that there are schools that try to deter self-expression, no matter what form it takes. It seems like many schools want to herd the children through, fill all of the required squares, and get them out of the school and into the world. Many schools world-wide are cutting back on music, art, and drama programs at the schools as part of cost cutting efforts. I'm not knocking sports, I was a three-sport letter-man in high school, but it seems like the sports programs seldom take a hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikekicks Posted February 12, 2012 Share Posted February 12, 2012 I guess it just amazes me that there are schools that try to deter self-expression, no matter what form it takes. It seems like many schools want to herd the children through, fill all of the required squares, and get them out of the school and into the world. Many schools world-wide are cutting back on music, art, and drama programs at the schools as part of cost cutting efforts. Theres no real ' choices ' though. Math, Science, Language and History have been so diluted/watered down to make room for ' other ' things and kids of today have problems with the basics of life outside of ' facebook '. I'm not knocking sports, I was a three-sport letter-man in high school, but it seems like the sports programs seldom take a hit. If a school doesnt achieve a basic academic standard, it should loose its sports programs. You are very correct in saying sports should be looked at no differently then any other ' program ' or class. REPEATEDLY ARGUMENTATIVE, INSULTING AND RUDE. BANNED FOR LIFE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kikepa Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 The proposed dress code would prohibit students from wearing clothing "not in keeping with a student's gender..." Which gender? Chromosomal? Social? Identity? Sexual preference? After reading the article, sounds like they'd ban Rosie the Riveter for being muscular and wearing pants. By my reckoning, the kids are already wearing clothing keeping with their gender, but not necessarily their sex genes. Those who really care about us don't make a fuss about what we wear. Those who make a fuss about what we wear really don't care about us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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