I can understand moonstruck's p.o.v.,
this is a 6 yr. old.
I spike my son's hair when he wants me to, but no mohawk and especially not color!
He's only 6. I would want him to enjoy school and know that school is for learning, not about getting the attention of others. Besides, he is already natural at being the center of attention w/o any eye-catching haristyles or clothes.
Being a teen is different, although I agree with moonstruck- schools would be improved with a dress code. School isn't about what you wear and how you do your hair- it's about learning. If you take away the street clothes and give them uniforms- not just a strict dress code- but actual uniforms, cliques wouldn't be a major development.
I am not on the parents' side, nor the principal's side- I feel sorry for the kid who had to deal with this.
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