my high school did not allow facial hair either, and hair had to be above the collar in the back, and no longer than your ear-lobe on the sides or sideburns.
that was many years ago though, and it was an all boys school.
but from the article, it looks like the kid knew the rules
I went to catholic school in high school. Collared shirts, hard shoes, no jeans, hair off the collar and no beards. I shaved when I was 12. got an electric razor for my confirmation present. Pain in the ass. Still need to shave too often. my boss doesn’t like beards.
One of the many benefits of uniforms and grooming codes is that it requires students to stand out amongst their peers in more unique ways. Students can’t use thier “style,” or their parents’ credit cards, to set themselves apart from the crowd. They must hone thier academic, athletic, and creative skills to gain recognition. How does growing facial hair, something that almost all males of his age can do, set him apart? Next we’ll be be paying him to shake it, flush, and wash his hands. As one who is contemplating starting her own business, the thought of hiring somebody so simpleminded is frightening. This person actually thinks that wearing a beard is that big of a deal, yet he can’t even speek proper English! Employers want workers who think outside of the box, not workers who think they’re special because they can do something that most post-pubescent males can do. This is not healthy rebellion, it’s the narcissism that is all too common in his generation. Rant off!