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Originally Posted by MissBrattified
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?  |
From the first link:
England acknowledged signing the form but warned Frost there would be consequences if he attended the dance. England then took the issue to a school committee made up of church members, who decided to threaten Frost with suspension.
He was not giving him express approval. That brings a new light to this story for me. The principle could have been difficult and not signed it, thereby ensuring the young man would not go to prom. However, by signing it, it seems he gave the young man a choice. Nice restraint on the principle's part, seems like he did think this through.
On the other hand, what if the student did not dance or pay attention to the rock music (I know, he probably would)? He would not be partaking in it then. Seems like a slippery slope when you start enforcing rules based on what could happen or what people could do.