redhotz's Blog

So, apparently I must have been banned from posting a comment to any of  Adrenochromes blogs, OR maybe Fox4 isn't working right tonight.  So, I've decided to post my response here.  In fact, my response to this post isn't negative or condascending.  So, I hope you've read the article regarding the middle school boy who is wanting to wear make up that Adrenochrome posted as that is what my post is about.  Thank you for reading, and if I am banned, it's too bad we can't all participate as mature adults and if nothing else, agree to disagree.  One more thing I wish to add.  It appears that there have been 11 comments posted to this blog, and only 3 are showing.  Soooo Adrenochrome, who else have you deleted and why?  Such sadness pours from heart for folks that are willing to blog yet not willing to consider others input.  If you don't want both sides to a story, why blog?

  If I'm not banned, than I am sorry for thinking that I was.  It's just that I tried several times to post my reply.  Thank You and read on....

Sounds like the reason this kid has issues is because the mother has issues.  And maybe her #1 issue is she wanted a daughter.  Ok, all sarcasm out of the way, I have to agree with the school district on this one.  It is not typical for a male to wear make up.  Plain and simple, that's it the end.  So, now we have mom who supports her son who apparently wants to be a chick.  (or whatever freakish reason he wants to use).  So now they're going to threaten with a lawsuit (big shocker) unless he gets his way.  What lesson is really going to be learned here?  Society has gotten disgustingly sick with their "we'll just hire an attorney and sue" attitude.  Why in the world can't this mother step up and realize that this might be ok in her eyes, for her child, but it is not normal, and it is distracting.  I could go on and on about all the other things that distract kids at school that should be against the rules, but that wouldn't pertain to this post, or get anywhere.  Hopefully the district comes out ahead on this one, and next years handbook will stipulate male students shall NOT wear any type of make up.  Thus, being covered for any future problems.  One last thing with regards to acceptance and rules and school appearances.  It has always been a thought in my mind that all schools should adopt a uniform policy.  Just this year a relative of mine had to purchase PE uniforms for her high schooler.  There were many reasons the school went to this policy.  I'm hoping this is just a tiny step towards an all school uniform change.  So far, the change has already proven positive.  They have had fewer discipline problems, less problems with participation, and some of the kids are happy with it.  Comments from students have been that they feel like everyone is treated the same, noone is talking about how they have big name t's or shorts, etc., the boys don't have the sides cut out so their bodies are half shown.  The school also implemented that if there was someone who could not afford the $13 dollars, the student would have a uniform regardless, so there would be no excuse for not purchasing them.  What a great idea!