High School Issues New Dress Code For Parents That Will Prohibit Moms And Dads Over Their Appearance

May 03, 2019 by apost team

Across the country, high schools enforce student dress codes for various reasons. Often, these dress codes prohibit revealing clothing, gang-related items, clothing with images glorifying violence and other similar items. However, one high school in Houston recently took the dress code a step further and applied it to parents and all visitors who entered the building or attended school-related events.

The situation developed when a mother attempted to enroll her child at James Madison High School. At the time, she was wearing a head scarf that concealed her hair curlers as well as a t-shirt dress.

She was asked to leave, and her child was not permitted to be enrolled in the school at the time. When the mother asked to see the portion of the school’s dress code that she was violating and that pertained to parents, the school called the police to have her removed from the property.

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This event led to the school’s principal sending a letter to all parents and guardians outlining specific dress code requirements for visitors to the school, and this letter was posted to the school website as well.

It specifically mentioned that visitors cannot wear shower caps or curlers. Additional forbidden items included pajamas and leggings. As you might imagine, this new initiative created a mixed reaction among parents.

Some parents thought the dress code was common sense. Their children were required to abide by certain standards, and their parents should clearly lead by example by being properly dressed before venturing out of the house and onto school property.

Other parents believe that the dress code crossed the line. Some parents state that they are adults and can dress however they please. Clothing falls under the realm of freedom of expression.

Other opponents to the rule believe that the dress code was classist or elitist. After all, many people cannot afford to spend hundreds of dollars at the salon and must style their hair with curlers.

Despite strong opposition, this initiative is spreading to other areas. For example, a proposed bill in Tennessee would apply a uniform parent and visitor dress code to all public schools in the state.

How do you feel about school dress codes for students, parents and visitors? We would love to hear about any interesting experiences you have had. Please leave your comments below. And don't forget to pass this article on to your friends and family to ask for their opinion.