When I was still schooling in uniforms, appearance was something secondary but still always randomly checked. Ear rings were constantly thrown into confiscation, skirts were unpicked at the helms and some boys had their hair cut in the most unfashionable manner. Still, we were either too scared to tell our parents of such "pain" or we did tell them and got twice the lecture we ought to receive.
Today, parents are snapping back at teachers who cut their children's hair - can't tell if the world has become stupid or the parents are acting upon former unfinished business with their childhood and discipline masters; I hope for the latter.
Uniformity has served it's purpose of bringing people together. The choice of dressing up in one's own style is already the simple act of separating people. Sure, cliques are formed based mostly on character, similar views and shared interests. But this "expression in the form of clothing" strikes more differences between people. There's so much to judge on a person's attire and look. Gossip rises over slut factor, degree of quaintness, (the old immature story of) brands vs. none, stereotyping style with personality (how geeks/jocks/douches dress a certain way) and the ability to keep with the trends.
I'm all for uniforms - plus it gives me an excuse to look like rubbish anytime.
Rules are needed for uniformity and students are given fair warnings from hand books and constant reminders. If they are not enforced they will be useless and if it takes a more drastic approach to it why not? Singapore has this ridiculous penalty over gum and it works - we don't (or rather almost never) have gum in the country.
I don't see the problem with hair cutting and perhaps you may feel it is unjust of me considering that I am female and have never experienced such but it stands.
The most hair cutting does is to drastically reduce the self esteem of the young boy temporarily. True, it is much longer period than what any young girl would experience but need I remind you that once you're caught, it is most likely that you will again and again until you're back behind the lines.
If the young man isn't smart enough to find a stylish yet suitable hair style serve him right the same way as if I am (was) caught for a skirt too short because I'd forgotten to fold it down when eyes are looking.
Besides, it's good character building and creative thinking. We've all had silly but yet effective ideas to work around the system.
Notes: Singapore: Mum upset over school haircut for son - This wuss needs to go for national service ASAP.
Today, parents are snapping back at teachers who cut their children's hair - can't tell if the world has become stupid or the parents are acting upon former unfinished business with their childhood and discipline masters; I hope for the latter.
Uniformity has served it's purpose of bringing people together. The choice of dressing up in one's own style is already the simple act of separating people. Sure, cliques are formed based mostly on character, similar views and shared interests. But this "expression in the form of clothing" strikes more differences between people. There's so much to judge on a person's attire and look. Gossip rises over slut factor, degree of quaintness, (the old immature story of) brands vs. none, stereotyping style with personality (how geeks/jocks/douches dress a certain way) and the ability to keep with the trends.
I'm all for uniforms - plus it gives me an excuse to look like rubbish anytime.
Rules are needed for uniformity and students are given fair warnings from hand books and constant reminders. If they are not enforced they will be useless and if it takes a more drastic approach to it why not? Singapore has this ridiculous penalty over gum and it works - we don't (or rather almost never) have gum in the country.
I don't see the problem with hair cutting and perhaps you may feel it is unjust of me considering that I am female and have never experienced such but it stands.
The most hair cutting does is to drastically reduce the self esteem of the young boy temporarily. True, it is much longer period than what any young girl would experience but need I remind you that once you're caught, it is most likely that you will again and again until you're back behind the lines.
If the young man isn't smart enough to find a stylish yet suitable hair style serve him right the same way as if I am (was) caught for a skirt too short because I'd forgotten to fold it down when eyes are looking.
Besides, it's good character building and creative thinking. We've all had silly but yet effective ideas to work around the system.
Notes: Singapore: Mum upset over school haircut for son - This wuss needs to go for national service ASAP.
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