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To think that a mohican hair-do is not appropriate for school?

102 replies

papulacandin · 20/02/2011 09:30

Two boys have joined school (yr4 and yr2) both of whom sport proper mohicans - middle of head, front to back, gelled up to about 2 - 3 cms.

Is this appropriate for school? Many of us think not and worry about the impression it gives of the school, but the headteacher is using the 'freedom of expression' defence.

What do you reckon?

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gree · 20/02/2011 09:32

I bet they look great

MissVerinder · 20/02/2011 09:33

Get over it. They're children.

GreenEyesandHam · 20/02/2011 09:35

I think if the schools code deems it to be unsuitable, then it would be inappropriate.

If it's not against school rules, then it's not

cornslik · 20/02/2011 09:37

none of your business really

weefriend · 20/02/2011 09:37

I think I agree, but if the school says it's ok then there's not much you can do.

Rhadegunde · 20/02/2011 09:45

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saffy85 · 20/02/2011 09:47

"Many of us think not and worry about the impression it gives of the school, but the headteacher is using the 'freedom of expression'"

Come again? Do people really worry about this shit when their DC are at school? Really? Confused

Abcinthia · 20/02/2011 09:54

It's hair, why is it such a big deal?
Worried your children might see it and want you to gel their hair in a mohican every morning?

agnethafaltskog · 20/02/2011 09:56

YANBU.

FabbyChic · 20/02/2011 09:57

Most schools would not allow that type of hairstyle.

Trifle · 20/02/2011 09:58

It's ridicuous, totally inappropriate and school isnt the venue to launch outrageous hairstyles. These kids are what 6 and 8, what are their parents thinking.

lockets · 20/02/2011 09:58

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princessparty · 20/02/2011 11:58

"Many of us think not and worry about the impression it gives of the school

The school is there for the benefit of the children and not vice versa.

squeakytoy · 20/02/2011 12:05

I dont think its appropriate either. Fine, let your kids look like mini chavs in the school holidays, but when they go back to school, a sensible style should be given.

We should be teaching our children that in society, there are dress codes which are appropriate for certain situations, and not appropriate for others. School is the introduction and preparation for adult life, where going into the office with a mohican would not be acceptable in most jobs.

What happens when the girls want to start bleaching their hair, or dyeing it bright pink... is that ok too?

candlebythewindow · 20/02/2011 12:20

i wish my son's hair would do this! YABU, it's just hair.

cumfy · 20/02/2011 12:23

I'm sure the HT will change their mind and is already drafting a "Last of the Mohicans" letter.

ipredicttrouble · 20/02/2011 12:24

YANBU

Does the school's uniform policy have rules about hairstyles? This would not be allowed in the school where I work.

Chil1234 · 20/02/2011 12:27

YANBU... Good presentation and pride in appearance are important in creating a strong school good behaviour ethic. A kid was sent home from my DS's primary during some football tournament because he'd turned up witha shaved head and a big red England flag dyed into it. His parents contacted the local papers and had one of those arms folded, looking huffy pictures taken. Some schools just have better standards than others...

ratspeaker · 20/02/2011 12:29

I think the style, length and colour of hair has no effect on a child's ability to learn.

squeakytoy · 20/02/2011 12:31

I think the style, length and colour of hair has no effect on a child's ability to learn.

You are right, it doesnt. But it does convey a certain message to the teachers who will quite possibly treat that child a little differently to the others... wrong as that may be, would you be willing to risk your childs education because you want your child to stand out from the crowd?

LaWeasel · 20/02/2011 12:31

I think it sounds awesome.

And much better than a mullet on a 6yo. [bad memories]

LaWeasel · 20/02/2011 12:32

Squeaky - that is a decision for the parents to make, not the school.

gree · 20/02/2011 12:33

wht would happen when the girls want to dye their hair? In my opinion thats fine it would even be fine for the boys if they want to do it Wink

Its just hair, dd1 can do what ever she wants to do to her hair as long as it doesnt involve me gelling it at 7 in the morning.

I cant belive that anyone feels so strongly about someone elses hair that they went to talk to the head teacher about it.

sparkle12mar08 · 20/02/2011 12:37

I'm with squeakytoy all the way - mohicans in school are common and nasty and give a very poor impression of the child and their parents. Awful. And whilst I agree it doesn't affect the inate ability of the child to learn, it does impact on their attitudes and the attitudes of others towards them. Seriously bad plan from the parents there...

squeakytoy · 20/02/2011 12:37

I just think there is plenty of time to have outrageous hairstyles when you get older, and school is not the right place for them.

But hey, maybe I am just old fashioned and snobby. I dont care.

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