Bum Rap

This is a lil far; just get uniforms if you are going to have so many rules. Parents and students will be easily frustrated by all these limitations, and so someone will push it just to break the rules! No matter what is in fashion anyone at any age will experiment and maybe they'll make mistakes maybe they wont but if you are at school your suppose to focus on education. So these schools should just get uniforms and move on. They won???t be focusing on a negative clothing trend but education (which is what they are supposed to do!) If someone doesn???t like their uniform they will find some way to still express who they no matter their location.

I think some older folks run the risk of preaching here. When you were younger, didn't you want the freedom to express yourself? Of course you did, and you still do. I'm not saying that having "Juicy" written on your tush is a tasteful form of expression, but it falls into the same category, nonetheless.

When pushed or aggravated, people are usually going to push back. ESPECIALLY teenagers. Those poor people who implemented such a ridiculous punishment for tasteless clothing aren't going to stand a chance when they start wearing them for fun. Take away a teenager's self-expression, and you take away their individuality. This article was spot on when it said "teenagers are nothing if not innovative".

I think some older folks run the risk of preaching here. When you were younger, didn't you want the freedom to express yourself? Of course you did, and you still do. I'm not saying that having "Juicy" written on your tush is a tasteful form of expression, but it falls into the same category, nonetheless.

When pushed or aggravated, people are usually going to push back. ESPECIALLY teenagers. Those poor people who implemented such a ridiculous punishment for tasteless clothing aren't going to stand a chance when they start wearing them for fun. Take away a teenager's self-expression, and you take away their individuality. This article was spot on when it said "teenagers are nothing if not innovative".

What's backwards is no longer taking responsiblity for what our children do, or how they present themselves in public. If parent's would give kids some direction at home as to what is right & wrong, appropriate & not, schools would not have to. When did trying to do the right thing become such a horrible thing?

The worst thing that we can do is to give up the right to be parents under the excuse of 'they are old enough to make their own decisions.' CHILDREN in high school, and I mean children, and not emotionally and mentally ready for the decisions they are making, and parents should be ashamed for allowing them to make these decisions. If parents won't do their jobs then someone will step up and do it for them. I think school uniforms are a great choice. They don't remove a person's ability to be/express themselves, because if a person is only capable of expressing themselves through their outer appearance they are essentially one-dimensional. Uniforms serve to remind students that they are in a certain environment, school, and that they should be focusing on certain things while there, namely an education.

why do we always want to blame someone else for not doing our own jobs (PARENTS). I am a parent of 3 teenage daughters and I would not let them wear stuff like that to school, so why can't every other parent do their job and let the school system get back to what we really need them to be doing "Educating" our kids not babysitting.

What ever happened to parents...God forbid...actually PARENTING! It is not the schools job to mandate what a child can and cannot wear, but rather the parents.
Of course schools can institute their own rules, but banning clothing with ANY writing or picture it is going too far. But I guess those kids can't complain, for they can still wear shirts with "abstract lines and circles".

I think this particular issue would be best tackeled by the leaders of their respective institutions, some dress is inapropriate for healthy learning and working enviornments and lableing it such should be done with alot of disgression, in the case of Catawba County i think they have severly over stepped that boundry between health and safety and Totalitarianism; as for mccain's veiws on uniforms, i feel they take away an individuals rights and at least in America uniformes have no place in public schools or colleges.

I think this particular issue would be best tackeled by the leaders of their respective institutions, some dress is inapropriate for healthy learning and working enviornments and lableing it such should be done with alot of disgression, in the case of Catawba County i think they have severly over stepped that boundry between health and safety and Totalitarianism; as for mccain's veiws on uniforms, i feel they take away an individuals rights and at least in America uniformes have no place in public schools or colleges.

Pretty sure that reguardless of what schools do, it isnt going to stop guys (and vice versa) from checking out girls "bums." If they really want to prevent such action, perhaps they should bleach the eyes of everyone, that should solve the problem that everyone makes so complicated to solve.

And as for the prison jump suits. Schools try so hard to encourage kids to be who they are, and then they have them dress up in prison suits for being themselves? Wow.

Some of the articles of clothing should be banned such that has profanity and pornographic tendency's but the articles that just have innocent messages such as (CHEER, DANCE) Should not be.

It's a losing battle for the supporters of this kinda stuff. I mean seriously? The whole "mothers trying to save their little girls from what they don't know" bit doesn't work, because the 'little girls' in question know exactly what they're doing.

It doesn't get talked about, because teenagers don't express themselves completely (or truthfully) to their parents, or many other adult figures for that matter, because they know what they're doing wouldn't be approved of. Just like most teens don't tell their parents they're going out drinking, they're not telling their parents that they're purposely wearing such clothing to attract 'that' kind of attention.

I'm not saying all teenage girls are trying to look like they're working the street, but a lot of times, that look is what's portrayed as "them looking good." That's because the whole point of dressing differently is to express one's self, including their desires, and attract attention.

And let's face it, most teenagers are trying to catch the attention of the opposite sex. Guys wear muscle shirts and stuff like that while girls wear things that bring the focus to their 'better parts' as they see it.

And as far as the prints that say "Tim's Ass" or whatnot, it's most likely a sort of sign of affection, like saying "I'm yours baby." Also, it's a sign that the girl is taken, like a ring would signify.

Now I'm not equating these shorts to a wedding ring, and I'm not saying young kids should be wearing them either. All I'm saying is that "Daddy's Little Princess" may very well be a little provocative tease when he's not looking.

And besides, in most cases (like colleges and such) the kids are old enough to make their own decisions. Granted, parents want to save their children from whatever harm they may come across, but they also need to step back and let their kids make mistakes to learn from and build their own experiences in life.

Censorship never solved anything, it only made people angry and more creative.

I don't think all clothing items like that should be banned. Only the ones that have swear words or pornographic messages.

It's a losing battle for the supporters of this kinda stuff. I mean seriously? The whole "mothers trying to save their little girls from what they don't know" bit doesn't work, because the 'little girls' in question know exactly what they're doing. It doesn't get talked about, because teenagers don't express themselves completely (or truthfully) to their parents, or many other adult figures for that matter, because they know what they're doing wouldn't be approved of. Just like most teens don't tell their parents they're going out drinking, they're not telling their parents that they're purposely wearing such clothing to attract 'that' kind of attention. I'm not saying all teenage girls are trying to look like they're working the street, but a lot of times, that look is what's portrayed as "them looking good." That's because the whole point of dressing differently is to express one's self, including their desires, and attract attention. And let's face it, most teenagers are trying to catch the attention of the opposite sex. Guys wear muscle shirts and stuff like that while girls wear things that bring the focus to their 'better parts' as they see it. And as far as the prints that say "Tim's Ass" or whatnot, it's most likely a sort of sign of affection, like saying "I'm yours baby." Also, it's a sign that the girl is taken, like a ring would signify. Now I'm not equating these shorts to a wedding ring, and I'm not saying young kids should be wearing them either. All I'm saying is that "Daddy's Little Princess" may very well be a little provocative tease when he's not looking. And besides, in most cases (like colleges and such) the kids are old enough to make their own decisions. Granted, parents want to save their children from whatever harm they may come across, but they also need to step back and let their kids make mistakes to learn from and build their own experiences in life.

Censorship never solved anything, it only made people angry and more creative.

Uniforms are a great idea, as long as they don't go too far. Regulating hair length and accessories goes too far in my opinion. It's amazing how many people oppose uniforms, but it really comes down to fostering a learning environment. Self-expression through clothing, while important, can hinder a student's ability to focus on learning instead of the fashion of the day. When everyone is on an equal playing field through clothing, learning can finally happen -- and it should happen as high school is a joke to most.

I can't believe this, I'm a college student and i own outfits with lettering on them and pictures. I would have to throw away all of my clothes except for my jeans for there to be none of that. That is ridiculous. Oh yeah, school uniforms are a waste. They're expensive, but they have cheap fabric, people can't express themselves in ways they want if everyone gets uniforms. I understand, covering of the breasts and buttox are vitally important, but that doesn't mean you should hide everyone's identity.

john mccain wants all schools in the nation to go to uniforms and i agree 100%

When fashion gets in the way of education then it should be regulated. However, in the case of the private Kentucky school from which an excerpt of the dress code was quoted, it would appear that proper grammar and clarity have taken a back seat to image. Those in charge should not lose sight of their primary mandate.