[MissBrattified]

Originally Posted by acjcpastor

Okay, the Christian school can publish and enforce whatever code of conduct they want. That is their prerogative and unless this is a special case of the school indiscriminately enforcing rules to punish a victim at whim and will, the parents would be fools to fight the schools decision.

Now I was raised in holiness and I didn’t go to dances when I was in High School. However, I did take my girlfriend to her prom. We went and enjoyed a “formal” evening, including a fine dinner with her classmates. But when the music and dancing start we excused ourselves and left. We didn’t need a school rule to direct our behavior in or out of the school environment. We had our own convictions and I can also say I was blessed to have a pastor who trusted me with my convictions. I think that is something that is missing in this equation. Even now as an adult in the business world, I have to travel around the country. Many times, I’ve had to meet co-workers or clients in a hotel and several will choose to meet in the lounge. I don’t give them a snobby “Oh I can’t go in there.” Moreover, I don’t have to compromise my convictions. It’s just a meeting place and we don’t stay there to drink like a fish. I rub shoulders with sinners everyday but that doesn’t mean I have to let sin rub off on me. IMHO, this kid could go to the prom, not dance, not enjoy the “rock” music, and not be suspended. It could even be God’s will that he go there to share the gospel with someone who may not otherwise make it to the morning after the prom.

I'm not opposed to rules, and from what I've read so far, most people think abiding by the rules is the right thing to do. (In regard to the school in question.)

However, did you read the part about the principal giving the student a signed permission slip to attend the prom?