Blog 6

In my latest blog, I wrote about the pains of trying to look decent for school. I lightly touched the subject of dress code. In all honesty, it took a lot of self control to not deviate in to a rant about why I disagree with our school's dress code. However, I have decided to make a few points on what and why I disagree with the rules. 

This has nothing to do with teenage angst or rebellion, but more with my misunderstanding with the reason behind the rules. For instance, I am against the rule outlawing short that go above your finger tips. Yes it isn't prudent for a girl to wear booty shorts, but it is ridiculous that I cannot wear athletic shorts in 90 degree weather, which in Houston is frequent. People say that it's inappropriate, but why is it? I don't understand why people deem legs (body parts that are only there for the utility use of walking) so inappropriate.

What about the rule against showing shoulders? Since when have shoulders become inappropriate? I get that we shouldn't wear spaghetti strap or strapless shirts, but if only my shoulders are showing how is that wrong in any way. Perhaps if someone explained the reason behind the dress code (and if the explanation was reasonable) then maybe more people would make an effort to abide by them.